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BJ61 EJZ

2011 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,549 mi
Last recorded114,549 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 EJZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2022 114,549 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 107,878 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 101,662 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 93,718 miles

All Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,289 miles

suspect play on steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,821 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
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BJ61 EJZ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EJZ, 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 EJZ registered?

BJ61 EJZ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 5 October 2011.

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