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YK61 XNF

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,315 mi
Last recorded154,315 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 XNF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 154,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 139,479 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 120,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 2MM + Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 120,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb Appears Incorrectly Fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 2MM + Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 108,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 108,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,958 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,453 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 92,806 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 92,806 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,251 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 79,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 14 Apr 2017 69,652 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/F Tyre wearing uneven

Fail 11 Apr 2017 69,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/F Tyre wearing uneven

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 46,250 miles

NSF tyre slightly wearing on inner edge.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 46,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre wearing on inner treads

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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YK61 XNF is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK61 XNF, 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 YK61 XNF registered?

YK61 XNF is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is YK61 XNF safe to buy?

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