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DV61 LRO

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,725 mi
Last recorded132,725 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 LRO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 132,725 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 132,718 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 124,247 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 124,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 114,409 miles

slight play off side upper strut bearing

Fail 29 Aug 2023 114,407 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight play off side upper strut bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2022 108,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 99,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 99,834 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/zr18 97y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner and outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner and outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 71,202 miles

Under-covers and sill-covers

Fail 22 Sep 2018 71,202 miles

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

Under-covers and sill-covers

Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,931 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 54,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,860 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,970 miles

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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DV61 LRO is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV61 LRO, 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 DV61 LRO registered?

DV61 LRO is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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