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BG61 ONS

2011 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,400 mi
Last recorded40,400 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 ONS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 40,400 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 40,399 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 37,853 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 35,173 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 32,913 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 31,075 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 29,070 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 27,561 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 24,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 21,850 miles

front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 18,749 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 15,735 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

wipers smear screen

Pass 21 Oct 2014 12,286 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 ONS is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BG61 ONS, 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 ONS registered?

BG61 ONS is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is BG61 ONS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 ONS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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