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DU61 DFV

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,350 mi
Last recorded102,350 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 DFV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 102,350 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 93,413 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 87,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 82,617 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,972 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,228 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 66,577 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 63,609 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 59,860 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 59,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,582 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,879 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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DU61 DFV is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DU61 DFV, 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 DU61 DFV registered?

DU61 DFV is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is DU61 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU61 DFV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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