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DV61 XZU

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,990 mi
Last recorded95,990 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 95,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,466 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,516 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

boot won't open

Fail 27 Jan 2018 70,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

boot won't open

Pass 7 Feb 2017 67,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055016 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 63,757 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 63,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,340 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 XZU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DV61 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

DV61 XZU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is DV61 XZU safe to buy?

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