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EK11 URG

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,211 mi
Last recorded134,211 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 URG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 134,211 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 128,127 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 128,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 122,666 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 112,104 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 112,104 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 -2mm nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,296 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 91,607 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,325 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,272 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 77,272 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,981 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,904 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2017 65,904 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside front inner pad (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front inner pad (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside rear (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front (8.2.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 60,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 50,416 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 May 2014 28,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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 URG is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK11 URG, 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 URG registered?

EK11 URG is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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