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EF11 ONK

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,405 mi
Last recorded106,405 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 ONK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 106,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 105,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 105,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 104,207 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 103,634 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres @ 3mm (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 103,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle cracked or pump incorrectly fitted (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres @ 3mm (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 101,342 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 101,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,318 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 89,146 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 79,421 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,978 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 3 Jan 2018 67,978 miles

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

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

emissions not detected

Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,689 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 24,113 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 10,797 miles

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

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EF11 ONK is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF11 ONK, 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 EF11 ONK registered?

EF11 ONK is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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