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AO61 BVK

2011 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,993 mi
Last recorded102,993 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 BVK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 102,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 97,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 92,692 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 89,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 83,359 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 83,354 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,022 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 80,022 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,346 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 72,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cut not deep to reach cord . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,135 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2018 55,669 miles

offside and nearside rear seats have child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

tail gate not opening

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,494 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 40,098 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,316 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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AO61 BVK is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO61 BVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO61 BVK registered?

AO61 BVK is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AO61 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 BVK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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