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BJ54 RVS

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,432 mi
Last recorded133,432 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 RVS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 133,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 122,318 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber slightly worn

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,924 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 98,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 93,492 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 86,404 miles

Damage to nearside rear lamp

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 80,229 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not effecting operation

Fail 23 May 2018 80,229 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not effecting operation

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 69,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 59,449 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 May 2015 51,273 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 51,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake warning light on

o/s headlamp damage

Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,981 miles

both front tyres stepped on inner edge

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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BJ54 RVS is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ54 RVS, 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.

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What year was BJ54 RVS registered?

BJ54 RVS is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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