CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA61 XCF

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,517 mi
Last recorded142,517 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 XCF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 142,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 137,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 132,955 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside front inner face. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper section , splitting should replace. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front outer shoulders badly worn, should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 128,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 128,216 miles

Offside Side repeater not working within the wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 116,535 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 116,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 108,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,236 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 90,087 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 90,087 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,837 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 78,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,771 miles

Emissions too clean for readings

Fail 3 Apr 2017 64,704 miles

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

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

Emissions too clean for readings

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,655 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 46,650 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,417 miles

Nearside Front 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA61 XCF is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EA61 XCF, 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

How do I check the history of EA61 XCF?

You can check the full history of EA61 XCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA61 XCF registered?

EA61 XCF is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is EA61 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 XCF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA61 XCF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA61 XCF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.