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BK61 HYV

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,758 mi
Last recorded107,758 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 HYV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 107,758 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres feathering on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2025 93,188 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 93,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 82,690 miles

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure off side (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 68,795 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres feathering on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres feathering on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 68,782 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres feathering on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres feathering on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 57,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,033 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 41,869 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,088 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,754 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 28,087 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 28,087 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing but not ineffective

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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BK61 HYV is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK61 HYV, 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 BK61 HYV registered?

BK61 HYV is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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