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BJ11 ELV

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,547 mi
Last recorded98,547 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 ELV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 98,547 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 94,581 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 88,968 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 87,071 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 82,680 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 73,569 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 73,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 67,444 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 67,444 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,489 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BJ11 ELV is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ11 ELV, 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 BJ11 ELV registered?

BJ11 ELV is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ11 ELV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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