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EO61 ZFN

2011 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,308 mi
Last recorded40,308 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 ZFN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 40,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 37,881 miles

Coolant leak evidence of coolant leak but undertrays obscuring view ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside of lens near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 37,881 miles

Coolant leak evidence of coolant leak but undertrays obscuring view ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside of lens near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 35,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight has condensation inside of lens starting to affect the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 35,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight has condensation inside of lens starting to affect the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear near excessive and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear near excessive and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 33,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear and outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp unit has condensation

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 28,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded in where not in full contact with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 25,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 22,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 20,186 miles

engine and body under guards fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 17,676 miles

engine and under body trays fitted obscuring some components

front tyres have outer shoulder wear

near side rear tyre walls perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,480 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componants

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres have minor outer edge wear

Pass 8 Sep 2014 12,992 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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EO61 ZFN is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZFN, 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 EO61 ZFN registered?

EO61 ZFN is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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