MOT Status
ValidMileage
133,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front various stone chips on windscreen
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front various stone chips on windscreen
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective head light aim slightly deteriorated water in headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel filter slightly loose.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective head light aim slightly deteriorated water in headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel filter slightly loose.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
emission tested and no reading recorded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on the outer side (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on the outer side (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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BJ61 ZFV is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?
BJ61 ZFV is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2011.
Is BJ61 ZFV safe to buy?
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