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EF60 WBE

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,803 mi
Last recorded160,803 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 WBE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 160,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 160,795 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 146,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 146,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 139,638 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 129,575 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 111,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,358 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 100,358 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 95,990 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 86,287 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,855 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 67,022 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,163 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,538 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
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EF60 WBE is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF60 WBE, 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.

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What year was EF60 WBE registered?

EF60 WBE is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 4 February 2011.

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