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BK61 MZO

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,963 mi
Last recorded78,963 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 MZO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 78,963 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 67,163 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust downpipe clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 67,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust downpipe clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 64,592 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 64,592 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 60,314 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on the rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 56,895 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers installed obscuring testable components.

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring testable components.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall split and damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rotoflex coupling at connection to rear differential. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 56,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers installed obscuring testable components.

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring testable components.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall split and damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rotoflex coupling at connection to rear differential. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 53,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 44,872 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 44,872 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,539 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 33,552 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 27,625 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 27,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 20,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 MZO is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MZO, 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 MZO registered?

BK61 MZO is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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