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EA61 HDL

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,295 mi
Last recorded84,295 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 HDL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 84,295 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 78,390 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 68,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 68,920 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,603 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,712 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,950 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 54,559 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 51,243 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 51,242 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,108 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,888 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 42,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,181 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 38,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 32,007 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EA61 HDL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey 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 EA61 HDL, 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 EA61 HDL registered?

EA61 HDL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is EA61 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 HDL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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