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BF61 JCV

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,880 mi
Last recorded95,880 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 JCV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 95,880 miles

Under trays and engine cover fitted, Slight play in o/s rack end

Fail 24 Feb 2025 95,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted, Slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 27 Feb 2024 86,784 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 76,464 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2023 76,464 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 69,489 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,739 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,629 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,220 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,711 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,453 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,612 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 31,612 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BF61 JCV is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF61 JCV, 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 BF61 JCV registered?

BF61 JCV is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is BF61 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 JCV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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