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BD61 BWJ

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,229 mi
Last recorded115,229 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 BWJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 115,229 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 115,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 105,750 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 105,570 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 95,936 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 86,465 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2023 86,437 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 76,259 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 68,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 60,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 52,360 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 43,939 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,415 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 30,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 19,609 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 15,936 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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BD61 BWJ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BD61 BWJ, 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 BD61 BWJ registered?

BD61 BWJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is BD61 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 BWJ 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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