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EM03 SEP

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

136,065 mi
Last recorded136,065 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM03 SEP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 136,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 125,979 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 115,942 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH track control arms,BOTH INNER bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 104,643 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 94,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,830 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 78,330 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,469 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 71,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,135 miles

tyres all low 2m

Pass 30 Nov 2016 55,107 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,636 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,444 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,188 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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EM03 SEP is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EM03 SEP, 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

How do I check the history of EM03 SEP?

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What year was EM03 SEP registered?

EM03 SEP is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is EM03 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM03 SEP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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