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ES08 TAM

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,676 mi
Last recorded69,676 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES08 TAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 69,676 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 69,676 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,830 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 64,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 61,113 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 61,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 56,383 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 56,383 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

airbag harness under passenger seat hanging, needs clipped back up.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 50,947 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 50,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,430 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

covers fitted over engine bay and under vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2016 39,274 miles

advisory nearside front tyre small cut on sidwall

Pass 2 Nov 2015 31,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 23,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,731 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 21,731 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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ES08 TAM is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ES08 TAM, 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 ES08 TAM registered?

ES08 TAM is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is ES08 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES08 TAM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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