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LS61 AKY

2011 BMW 318

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,665 mi
Last recorded164,665 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 31874,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 AKY
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 164,665 miles

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

Front engine breather pipe split, causing fumes from the crankcase breather

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired piston dust cover split (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 164,665 miles

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

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

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

Front engine breather pipe split, causing fumes from the crankcase breather

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired piston dust cover split (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 143,683 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

outer sills not checked due to p[lastic trims fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2022 143,676 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

dpf shows signs of soot and blowing slightly

front and rear brake discs worn

outer sills not checked due to p[lastic trims fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2021 126,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 119,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Soot staining around particulate filter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 119,950 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust cracked and rear silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Soot staining around particulate filter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 105,287 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 105,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,410 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,758 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,807 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions. no result recorded. too clean

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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LS61 AKY is a 2011 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 74,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS61 AKY is a 2011 BMW 318, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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