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B22 EKT

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

69,312 mi
Last recorded69,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 EKT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 69,312 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2025 68,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2025 93,359 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 93,359 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire tank area (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 63,609 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 85,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 60,156 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 82,851 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 82,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 55,488 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 8 Jun 2022 78,169 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 78,169 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,710 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,293 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,952 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 59,952 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,670 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))

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,774 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 54,773 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,653 miles

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,651 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 49,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both top strut mountings slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2018 32,357 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,505 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 44,505 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear slight misting on inner hub

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear slight misting on inner hub

Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,139 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,652 miles

engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre worn bald on outer edge

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,172 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,025 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,014 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 14,718 miles

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 28,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,301 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,915 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front wiper blade deteriorated

off side front tyre cracking on inner wall

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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B22 EKT is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 B22 EKT, 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 B22 EKT registered?

B22 EKT is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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