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EJ11 ZLV

2011 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,554 mi
Last recorded86,554 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 ZLV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 86,554 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 86,120 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 85,682 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 80,800 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 77,378 miles

deflectors fitted to correct dip beam from right to left

Fail 26 Nov 2021 77,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,584 miles

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019 63,598 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,285 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,481 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,161 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,897 miles

front tyres tread starting to crack

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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EJ11 ZLV is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EJ11 ZLV, 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 EJ11 ZLV registered?

EJ11 ZLV is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 8 June 2011.

Is EJ11 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ11 ZLV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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