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EA11 VHC

2011 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,423 mi
Last recorded79,423 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 VHC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 79,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 75,390 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 71,338 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 67,450 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 67,080 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 62,507 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 54,047 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,396 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 46,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 33,531 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,817 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 18,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outside Edge

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outside Edge

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

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 VHC is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA11 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

EA11 VHC is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is EA11 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA11 VHC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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