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DY61 BOH

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,942 mi
Last recorded160,942 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 BOH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 160,942 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 145,732 miles

Offside Front 1 of headlamp mounting brackets broken off, still secure at time of test slight movement

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 129,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 116,537 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 116,515 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 104,195 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,357 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,073 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,378 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,457 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,215 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,754 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BOH is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DY61 BOH, 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 BOH registered?

DY61 BOH is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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