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DV61 XSH

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,038 mi
Last recorded103,038 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 XSH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 103,038 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2024 100,446 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Pass 31 Oct 2023 97,127 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 97,031 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,273 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 88,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,334 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 70,605 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 62,217 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,436 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 53,147 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 49,187 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 38,484 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DV61 XSH 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 85.7%.

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 DV61 XSH, 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 DV61 XSH registered?

DV61 XSH is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is DV61 XSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 XSH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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