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BF61 JRZ

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,525 mi
Last recorded128,525 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 JRZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 128,525 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 119,745 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 109,037 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 99,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop on shock absorber split.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,483 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,171 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,756 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,386 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall - 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,722 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,175 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,365 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 JRZ is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BF61 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

BF61 JRZ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is BF61 JRZ safe to buy?

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