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EK11 VXC

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,128 mi
Last recorded100,128 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 VXC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 100,128 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 100,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,162 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 94,782 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged offside front tyre has a small lump on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Mar 2020 90,774 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front rear susp arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged offside front tyre has a small lump on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,562 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust flexi slightly insecure

tyre size 205/50/17

Fail 11 Mar 2019 82,558 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake pad light (1.1.10 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust flexi slightly insecure

tyre size 205/50/17

Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,281 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,461 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 71,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,976 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,003 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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EK11 VXC is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

EK11 VXC is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 3 May 2011.

Is EK11 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 VXC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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