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BN61 JXO

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,529 mi
Last recorded127,529 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 JXO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 127,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 127,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 119,336 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 119,336 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (front upper arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 113,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake reading lower but overall RBT test satisfactory

tyre pressure monitoring warning light is illuminated

Fail 13 Mar 2024 113,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake reading lower but overall RBT test satisfactory

tyre pressure monitoring warning light is illuminated

Pass 15 Mar 2023 105,217 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 105,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 99,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 99,481 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door has jagged/sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre wall marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,995 miles

Offside Front carpet nail in o/s front tyre wall

high level brake light slightly insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,042 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,818 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 77,386 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,105 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,031 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 45,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,116 miles

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 JXO 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 BN61 JXO, 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 JXO registered?

BN61 JXO is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is BN61 JXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 JXO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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