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EK61 CTZ

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,475 mi
Last recorded154,475 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 CTZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 154,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 146,542 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 146,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 130,929 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 127,206 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 112,549 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside headlamp has mouisture in

Fail 22 Nov 2021 112,549 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside headlamp has mouisture in

Pass 25 Nov 2020 101,213 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside headlamp has mouisture in

Pass 16 Nov 2019 87,340 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2018 72,725 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,698 miles

All 4 Tyres Perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,523 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 31 Aug 2016 40,523 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,716 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 31,716 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,895 miles

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

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

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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EK61 CTZ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK61 CTZ, 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 EK61 CTZ registered?

EK61 CTZ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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