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DS61 TEO

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,295 mi
Last recorded98,295 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 TEO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 98,295 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 98,295 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 96,351 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 93,578 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 93,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2022 90,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,864 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,769 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 65,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 56,227 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

various components corroded.plastic covers fitted.o/s/f shock cover broken.o/s/f brake sticking slightly.rear tyres out of shape.

Fail 14 Nov 2018 56,227 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

various components corroded.plastic covers fitted.o/s/f shock cover broken.o/s/f brake sticking slightly.rear tyres out of shape.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 44,896 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 44,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine oil level low

Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,945 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,498 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 21,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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DS61 TEO is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 74,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS61 TEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS61 TEO registered?

DS61 TEO is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is DS61 TEO safe to buy?

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