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EA11 KPG

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,787 mi
Last recorded151,787 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 KPG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 151,787 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 145,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 131,681 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2023 131,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2022 114,598 miles

full undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2022 114,598 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 114,399 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 114,399 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 111,381 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 102,171 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 93,188 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,884 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,187 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 71,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EA11 KPG is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA11 KPG, 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 EA11 KPG registered?

EA11 KPG is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2011.

Is EA11 KPG safe to buy?

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