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AV61 NZG

2011 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,328 mi
Last recorded131,328 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 NZG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 131,328 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 131,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 127,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 127,869 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 3 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 124,631 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 124,621 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

oil level low

Pass 23 Feb 2023 114,459 miles

oil below minimum level

Pass 24 Feb 2022 105,408 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 96,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,430 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 90,430 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,644 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,968 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,553 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,983 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 17,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NZG is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV61 NZG, 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 AV61 NZG registered?

AV61 NZG is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is AV61 NZG safe to buy?

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