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BG61 LVD

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,247 mi
Last recorded94,247 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 LVD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 94,247 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,101 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 84,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 72,850 miles

offside mirrior cover has damadge

Fail 1 Sep 2023 72,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both too white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate doesn't always illuminate with ignition on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,915 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 55,346 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 55,301 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both set up for lhd (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,229 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,400 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 36,656 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 34,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror ()

smoke emissions too low to register

Pass 16 Nov 2016 30,097 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,387 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 23,083 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 23,083 miles

Centre Front Upper Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,083 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,074 miles

Nearside Outer Front 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 LVD is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LVD, 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 LVD registered?

BG61 LVD is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is BG61 LVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 LVD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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