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BF61 JKY

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 JKY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,250 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 90,787 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,292 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 74,233 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 74,233 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,780 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust been welded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 72,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

dpf flexi broken

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wear at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wear at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 61,603 miles

Front Both front tyres are cracked within tread pattern due to age deterioration

Pass 20 May 2016 53,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,352 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,644 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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BF61 JKY is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF61 JKY, 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 BF61 JKY registered?

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

Is BF61 JKY safe to buy?

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