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BF61 JKO

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,728 mi
Last recorded92,728 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,728 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 88,304 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 87,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 87,154 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 84,966 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge (also cracking)

Fail 29 Jul 2021 81,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge (also cracking)

Pass 12 Feb 2020 76,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 76,504 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,818 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,096 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 65,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,524 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 JKO is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JKO, 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 JKO registered?

BF61 JKO is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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