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BN61 HUJ

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,442 mi
Last recorded110,442 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 HUJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 110,442 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cut in inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 110,441 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cut in inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 105,463 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 105,463 miles

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

Obligatory mirror insecure interior mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 102,579 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 102,576 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,838 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 84,932 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 76,002 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2018 68,001 miles

Nearside Front 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 slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,501 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,753 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 42,634 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,693 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,654 miles

rear tyres 2/3/2 mm

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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BN61 HUJ 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 BN61 HUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN61 HUJ registered?

BN61 HUJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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