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BJ61 EHL

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,169 mi
Last recorded40,169 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 EHL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 40,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 39,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 39,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 38,311 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2021 37,401 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 36,865 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,534 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 35,328 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 34,171 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,397 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,099 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,093 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,657 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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BJ61 EHL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ61 EHL, 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 BJ61 EHL registered?

BJ61 EHL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is BJ61 EHL safe to buy?

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