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AJ61 EKM

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,250 mi
Last recorded145,250 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 EKM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 145,250 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 125,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 114,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper spring missing

Pass 8 Feb 2023 110,662 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 97,302 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,607 miles

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,016 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,014 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,229 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

all tyres have deep cuts but not visable to cords

Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,457 miles

damage to windscreen

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2015 54,402 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 49,114 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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AJ61 EKM is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ61 EKM, 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 AJ61 EKM registered?

AJ61 EKM is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is AJ61 EKM safe to buy?

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