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DY61 CZB

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,306 mi
Last recorded158,306 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 158,306 miles

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

General corrosion to floors, Chassis, Sills and Subframe

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear prop shaft rubber bush perished

Fail 15 Jun 2026 158,306 miles

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

General corrosion to floors, Chassis, Sills and Subframe

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear prop shaft rubber bush perished

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

Pass 30 May 2025 150,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 136,850 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 136,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 124,018 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 124,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 121,005 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop damaged

Offside Front tyre has a small tear in the outer sidewall

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn

Fail 1 Jun 2022 121,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop damaged

Offside Front tyre has a small tear in the outer sidewall

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn

Pass 24 May 2021 104,030 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 93,354 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 91,952 miles

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 24 Sep 2018 88,446 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,026 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,335 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,869 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckle (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2015 64,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckle (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,004 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DY61 CZB is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY61 CZB, 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 CZB registered?

DY61 CZB is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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