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E18 YNX

2011 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

169,053 mi
Last recorded169,053 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 YNX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 169,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 106,986 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 98,283 miles

hand brake waring light on

rear disc corroded

rear pads wearing low

Fail 28 Nov 2024 98,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake waring light on

rear disc corroded

rear pads wearing low

Pass 19 Nov 2024 152,976 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 84,562 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 142,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,919 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 137,059 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 137,059 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 135,104 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 70,973 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 1 Feb 2021 124,997 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,595 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 63,595 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 114,235 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 54,068 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 51,833 miles

both front tyre treads outer edges worn low

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside of steering rack slight play

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 18 Jan 2019 103,071 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 51,253 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,229 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,797 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 35,270 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,990 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 46,621 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,131 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 27,962 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,133 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 18,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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E18 YNX is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

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 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 E18 YNX, 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 E18 YNX registered?

E18 YNX is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is E18 YNX safe to buy?

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