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BJ61 LJX

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,047 mi
Last recorded106,047 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 106,047 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 106,046 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 98,148 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) ()

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2024 87,680 miles

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 13 Apr 2023 88,124 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 83,098 miles

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

nearside headlamp has water ingress

Pass 2 Feb 2021 82,168 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 82,154 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,673 miles

NSF tyre is punctured.

NSR shocker dust tube is insecure.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face is starting to corrode and pitt. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OSF tyre outer sidewall is cut.

Fail 28 Jan 2020 80,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

NSF tyre is punctured.

NSR shocker dust tube is insecure.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face is starting to corrode and pitt. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OSF tyre outer sidewall is cut.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 74,769 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,742 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 69,644 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,771 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,330 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 LJX is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ61 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

BJ61 LJX is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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