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EJ61 FWK

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,810 mi
Last recorded97,810 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 FWK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 97,810 miles

Front undercover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 84,585 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm limit

Offside front tyre worn low, bald inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn very close to limit, bald inner edge

TPMS light on

Fail 12 Jun 2025 84,585 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm limit

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

Offside front tyre worn low, bald inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn very close to limit, bald inner edge

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,219 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 74,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 66,033 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Partial wheel bearing check to nearside front due to brake binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,544 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2021 58,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2020 57,671 miles

inner steering arms have slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2020 57,661 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2019 55,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,118 miles

Offside Front slight play from inner steering arms

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 50,054 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front slight play from inner steering arms

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 42,113 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 20,754 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 17,866 miles

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

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 FWK is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FWK, 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 FWK registered?

EJ61 FWK is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is EJ61 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 FWK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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