MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen nearside upper (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside rear jacking block missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen nearside upper (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen nearside upper (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside INNER PADS VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip nearside upper (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside rear jacking block missing
Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside INNER PADS VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip nearside upper (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside rear jacking block missing
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
nearside rear jacking block missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
nearside rear jacking block missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
nearside rear jacking block missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s wiper rubber split (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV61 TKJ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BV61 TKJ, 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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BV61 TKJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2011.
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