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EF61 HYV

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,940 mi
Last recorded184,940 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 HYV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 184,940 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 183,251 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 178,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 167,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 155,947 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 140,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn smooth on inner edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 140,128 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn smooth on inner edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 113,101 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 245/35/18 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2019 95,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 245/35/18 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,924 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,259 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under guards fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2017 73,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under guards fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 61,785 miles

engine covers and underguards fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,082 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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EF61 HYV is a 2011 BMW 118 in White 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 EF61 HYV, 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 EF61 HYV registered?

EF61 HYV is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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