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EK11 DFZ

2011 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,283 mi
Last recorded49,283 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 DFZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 49,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 46,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 45,413 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 45,363 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 44,228 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 43,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,893 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 38,643 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 35,878 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,432 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 26,042 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,743 miles

Offside Front tread perished and cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,710 miles

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2014 15,170 miles

nearside front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly cracked

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 DFZ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

EK11 DFZ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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