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EA11 TFY

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,281 mi
Last recorded62,281 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 TFY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 62,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 59,813 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 59,811 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 57,672 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure secured with tape- not likely to fall out (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,618 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 53,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 49,877 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 45,535 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 42,407 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 42,407 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 May 2017 40,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 39,268 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 36,262 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 36,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 30,461 miles

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

resticted view under car full undershield fitted

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 TFY is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFY, 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 EA11 TFY registered?

EA11 TFY is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is EA11 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA11 TFY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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