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EF61 SYY

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,115 mi
Last recorded115,115 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 115,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 111,380 miles

Under-trays covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2024 107,651 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 103,282 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 94,804 miles

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2021 83,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 74,621 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,488 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,265 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,834 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,150 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 SYY is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SYY, 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 EF61 SYY?

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What year was EF61 SYY registered?

EF61 SYY is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 17 December 2011.

Is EF61 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 SYY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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