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AV61 EVF

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,783 mi
Last recorded164,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 EVF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 164,783 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 160,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2023 144,247 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 125,701 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 114,933 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 114,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 97,101 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 87,095 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,395 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,716 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,785 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 41,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wear on inner and outer edge of o/side front and rear tyres

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,735 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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AV61 EVF is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV61 EVF, 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 AV61 EVF registered?

AV61 EVF is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is AV61 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 EVF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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