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BG61 ONZ

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,078 mi
Last recorded112,078 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 112,078 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under-trays/engine covers

Pass 12 Dec 2024 107,820 miles

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

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

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2024 107,818 miles

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

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

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

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective internally misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Dec 2023 103,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in places in centre 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective internally misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 97,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 97,120 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 92,819 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,804 miles

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 87,998 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 87,998 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,236 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 82,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 75,841 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 75,840 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 62,249 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear light lense damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2014 48,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BG61 ONZ 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 61.1%.

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 ONZ, 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 ONZ registered?

BG61 ONZ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 12 November 2011.

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