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EO61 ZLV

2011 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,886 mi
Last recorded88,886 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 88,886 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2024 86,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,041 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,490 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,323 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,379 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 67,379 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 62,186 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,359 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 53,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,778 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,625 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 31,625 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 22,528 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 ZLV is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO61 ZLV, 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

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What year was EO61 ZLV registered?

EO61 ZLV is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is EO61 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO61 ZLV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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