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BV61 ALU

2011 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,139 mi
Last recorded97,139 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 ALU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,139 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 91,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 87,110 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,741 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,794 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 70,520 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 67,391 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,580 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Sep 2017 40,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,632 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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BV61 ALU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV61 ALU, 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 BV61 ALU registered?

BV61 ALU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BV61 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 ALU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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