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EK11 AYD

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,439 mi
Last recorded132,439 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 AYD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 132,439 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 124,251 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 114,858 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,230 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,669 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 95,750 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,677 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 76,550 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 76,550 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 65,987 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 56,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 48,830 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 42,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EK11 AYD is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EK11 AYD, 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 EK11 AYD registered?

EK11 AYD is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is EK11 AYD safe to buy?

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