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E3 LXA

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,775 mi
Last recorded151,775 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 LXA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 151,775 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 142,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie arm front large compliance mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 142,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie arm front large compliance mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 132,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 122,495 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 116,180 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 116,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 107,734 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 99,827 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Rear tyre at n/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2020 99,810 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Rear tyre at n/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,718 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 78,420 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,012 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 65,674 miles

both front tyres on 3mm wearing on outer edge

undercar and underbonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 52,958 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,958 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM

Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,321 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)

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edge and perished advise replacement

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edge and perished advise replacement

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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E3 LXA is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E3 LXA, 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 E3 LXA registered?

E3 LXA is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 10 February 2011.

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