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BJ61 ZFV

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,163 mi
Last recorded133,163 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 ZFV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 133,163 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 133,163 miles

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))

Pass 6 May 2025 127,920 miles

Nearside Front various stone chips on windscreen

Fail 22 Apr 2025 127,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 125,676 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 125,676 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 120,215 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 111,485 miles

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.

Fail 9 Dec 2021 111,485 miles

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.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 101,074 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,614 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,217 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 76,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 66,699 miles

emission tested and no reading recorded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,065 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,828 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 36,331 miles

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

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

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 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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