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BV61 AVO

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,355 mi
Last recorded120,355 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 AVO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 120,355 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 116,785 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 116,779 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 111,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 111,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 111,685 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges and perished 215/40r18 85y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm and perished 245/35r18 88y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,850 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low and perished 245/35r18 88y runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,719 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 108,719 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 106,395 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,567 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 102,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 99,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre several objects in tyre

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 99,135 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre several objects in tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 93,629 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,773 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BV61 AVO is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV61 AVO, 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 AVO registered?

BV61 AVO is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is BV61 AVO safe to buy?

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