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BV61 BCX

2011 BMW 318

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,432 mi
Last recorded154,432 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 31874,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 BCX
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 154,432 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 153,929 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 153,929 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 140,588 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 131,051 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 122,920 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 122,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 5 Jul 2021 113,696 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 113,694 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 108,379 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,163 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,637 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))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 91,637 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 84,383 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 78,925 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 64,670 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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BV61 BCX is a 2011 BMW 318 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 74,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV61 BCX is a 2011 BMW 318, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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