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EK61 ZVS

2011 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,116 mi
Last recorded71,116 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 ZVS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 71,116 miles

manufacturers plastic under trays and sill covers fitted,rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2025 68,316 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 68,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 65,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 65,612 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 60,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 60,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 55,203 miles

Both rear tyres are worn and deteriorated with cracks

Pass 15 Oct 2021 49,682 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 44,847 miles

Front tyres worn on edges almost smooth

Fail 15 Oct 2020 44,847 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front brake discs are worn

Front brake pads worn, n/s only just pass

Front brakes have slight in-balance

Front tyres worn on edges almost smooth

Pass 14 Oct 2019 40,543 miles

Front brakes worn

Front tyres worn

Pass 30 Oct 2018 35,268 miles

Both front tyres are unevenly worn and wearing on edges

Front brakes worn close to wear indicator

Fail 30 Oct 2018 35,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres are unevenly worn and wearing on edges

Front brakes worn close to wear indicator

Rear brake pads worn to the legal limit

N/s/r tyre is badly worn on inner edge almost exposing cord

O/s/r tyre is badly worn on inner edge almost exposing cord

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,358 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,292 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Oct 2015 19,433 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 14,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 14,522 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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EK61 ZVS is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK61 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

EK61 ZVS is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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