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9678 EL

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,653 mi
Last recorded69,653 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9678 EL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 69,653 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 69,653 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 66,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 64,201 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2023 61,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf+osf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2022 55,503 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,786 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 45,300 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 36,049 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 31,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,452 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 20,583 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 16,711 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 11,909 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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9678 EL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 9678 EL, 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 9678 EL registered?

9678 EL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is 9678 EL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9678 EL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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