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1987 JL

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,241 mi
Last recorded139,241 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1987 JL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 139,241 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 136,108 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 134,951 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 134,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 24 Feb 2023 134,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 13 Apr 2021 131,194 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 128,105 miles

front fog light lense is broken but working

rear prop shaft joint is strting to crack

Fail 2 Jul 2020 128,105 miles

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

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

front fog light lense is broken but working

nearside front tyre is worn uneven (stepped)

rear prop shaft joint is strting to crack

Pass 14 Jun 2019 106,593 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,982 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 72,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,525 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SMEARING THE SCREEN

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,962 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 17,652 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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1987 JL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 1987 JL, 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 1987 JL registered?

1987 JL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is 1987 JL safe to buy?

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