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DY61 YLD

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,824 mi
Last recorded197,824 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2024 197,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 185,226 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 182,626 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 173,250 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 162,998 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear (5.2.3 (e))

driver's door exterior handle does not work every time - advise repair

Pass 16 Mar 2019 144,304 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 126,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,188 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,383 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,460 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,662 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 YLD is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YLD, 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 YLD registered?

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

Is DY61 YLD safe to buy?

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