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EO61 BCE

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,584 mi
Last recorded88,584 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 BCE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,584 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 84,700 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 81,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,358 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 65,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 55,867 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 48,769 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,177 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges are wearing

Fail 24 Jul 2017 41,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges are wearing

Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,231 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 33,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,563 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 24,232 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 24,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 21,806 miles

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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EO61 BCE is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO61 BCE, 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 EO61 BCE?

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What year was EO61 BCE registered?

EO61 BCE is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is EO61 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO61 BCE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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