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BG61 AFX

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,868 mi
Last recorded118,868 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 AFX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 118,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 9 Nov 2023 114,385 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators, usually caused by aftermarket led side repeaters. (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Differential rear mounting bush has a split and is perished.

Fail 9 Nov 2023 114,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators, usually caused by aftermarket led side repeaters. (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Differential rear mounting bush has a split and is perished.

Pass 7 Oct 2022 105,970 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 105,970 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 85,220 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,759 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,869 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,187 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 28,774 miles

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

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

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 AFX is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG61 AFX, 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 AFX registered?

BG61 AFX is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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