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BV61 TKJ

2011 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,380 mi
Last recorded137,380 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 TKJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 137,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 134,060 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 133,939 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 109,247 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 108,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 93,130 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 93,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 72,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 61,006 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,386 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,920 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 48,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s wiper rubber split (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,130 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 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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What year was BV61 TKJ registered?

BV61 TKJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is BV61 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 TKJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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