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E13 ARL

2011 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,029 mi
Last recorded97,029 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 ARL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 97,029 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,811 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 79,620 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,428 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 60,656 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Apr 2019 60,656 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,404 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Both front tyres worn heavily on inside and outside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2017 45,718 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tire worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,295 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)

engine covers and under trays fitted

item removed from windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2016 37,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

engine covers and under trays fitted

item removed from windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,265 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 16,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,878 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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E13 ARL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E13 ARL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E13 ARL registered?

E13 ARL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is E13 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 ARL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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