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BG61 EWJ

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,598 mi
Last recorded108,598 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 EWJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 108,598 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 99,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,557 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,781 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 87,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,135 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Slight transmission oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of underside

Pass 4 Oct 2021 80,360 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,041 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 60,041 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 60,032 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 52,892 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,786 miles

Front brake discs scored

Pass 14 Jan 2015 35,580 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,341 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 EWJ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EWJ, 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 BG61 EWJ registered?

BG61 EWJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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