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BG61 AEN

2011 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,747 mi
Last recorded92,747 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 AEN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 92,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,768 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Number plate lamp dull

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 86,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Number plate lamp dull

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,252 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2023 84,252 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,566 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 73,727 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 73,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 69,943 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 69,943 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2019 63,440 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 52,246 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,083 miles

engine and underbelly covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2015 31,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,775 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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BG61 AEN is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BG61 AEN, 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 BG61 AEN registered?

BG61 AEN is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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