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DS61 WRE

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,943 mi
Last recorded113,943 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 113,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,540 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge no chords on show (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 97,459 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front number plate incorrect size (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shock absorber shows signs of heavy leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge no chords on show (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 58,783 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 54,581 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted, unable to check all components fully

Pass 15 Jan 2020 48,682 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,841 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 30,578 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 25,795 miles

Nearside Rear seat has a child seat fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 13,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WRE is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRE, 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.

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What year was DS61 WRE registered?

DS61 WRE is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is DS61 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 WRE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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