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BN61 KKL

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,266 mi
Last recorded98,266 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 KKL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 98,266 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 98,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 94,156 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Bush of both front leading lower control/thrust arm starting to split/crack* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Both rear discs* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 94,156 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Bush of both front leading lower control/thrust arm starting to split/crack* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Both rear discs* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 87,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 87,333 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under shields fitted

brake pad warning light on all brake pad ok

Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,516 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 79,514 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 73,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under shields fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,318 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 56,134 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 16 Oct 2018 45,437 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Fail 16 Oct 2018 45,437 miles

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,518 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 36,518 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 31,346 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 27,104 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 22,886 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 KKL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey 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 KKL, 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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BN61 KKL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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