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E16 TJA

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,979 mi
Last recorded150,979 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 TJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 150,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 146,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 142,714 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 130,803 miles

Exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 122,280 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 103,966 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Fail 4 Sep 2019 103,939 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 95,950 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 89,867 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 77,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on 2.2mm

drivers window inoperative

item removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,268 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,717 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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E16 TJA is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E16 TJA, 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 E16 TJA registered?

E16 TJA is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is E16 TJA safe to buy?

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