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DY61 AYW

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,256 mi
Last recorded135,256 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 AYW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 135,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 127,877 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 119,408 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 114,903 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 108,377 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 108,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 102,650 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 97,515 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 92,419 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,211 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight ply

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,832 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,312 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

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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DY61 AYW is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue 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 DY61 AYW, 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 DY61 AYW registered?

DY61 AYW is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is DY61 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 AYW 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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