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EJ61 DWL

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,348 mi
Last recorded166,348 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 DWL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 166,348 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2021 133,750 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,398 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 115,422 miles

Nearside condensation in headlight

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light lens broken

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Nov 2019 115,422 miles

Nearside condensation in headlight

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light lens broken

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,079 miles

Offside Rear light lens broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Nov 2018 94,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear light lens broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,461 miles

Nearside condensation in headlight

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 20 Oct 2017 74,028 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside condensation in headlight

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Nov 2016 53,107 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 35,305 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,458 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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EJ61 DWL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ61 DWL, 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 EJ61 DWL registered?

EJ61 DWL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 19 November 2011.

Is EJ61 DWL safe to buy?

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