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DY61 BSV

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,902 mi
Last recorded184,902 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 BSV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 184,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake pad sensor damaged

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear & n/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover & under trays views

parking brake little to no reserve travel

Pass 12 Aug 2024 180,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F & BOTH rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover & under trays views

parking brake little to no reserve travel 17%

Pass 10 Aug 2023 160,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear bumpstops damaged

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r & n/s/r & n/s/f inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover & under trays views

parking brake little to no reserve travel

Pass 11 Aug 2022 133,816 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH rear inners & N/S/F inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 129,229 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover & under trays views

Pass 20 Jul 2020 125,459 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear bumpstops damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2019 120,096 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW inner & outer edges very low 2mm both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 2MM O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 113,218 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,024 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bump stops damaged N/S & O/S

under trays views

Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,646 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,329 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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DY61 BSV is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BSV, 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 DY61 BSV registered?

DY61 BSV is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is DY61 BSV safe to buy?

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