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EA11 PXW

2011 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,441 mi
Last recorded82,441 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 PXW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 82,441 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jan 2026 82,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 79,645 miles

Both front tyres edges worn

Chip in windscreen

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,921 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre slightly worn edges

both rear tyres worn inner edge

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2022 72,404 miles

Offside Front Shock Damp

Pass 15 Oct 2021 59,009 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 55,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 53,475 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 53,475 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,723 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 49,723 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,945 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 46,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,752 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 40,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,551 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 23,888 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge very close to limit

Fail 1 May 2014 23,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge very close to limit

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 PXW is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

EA11 PXW is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 14 May 2011.

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