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ME53 EKL

2011 BMW 218

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,238 mi
Last recorded164,238 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 EKL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 164,238 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light flickering

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 164,209 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light flickering

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 64,184 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 64,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 147,658 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 147,658 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 141,276 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 56,177 miles

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

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

brake pad wear lamp on

Pass 6 Feb 2023 136,339 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 44,309 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 133,075 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 31,585 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 122,350 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 106,746 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 106,746 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,436 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,827 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,333 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,614 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,419 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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ME53 EKL is a 2011 BMW 218 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ME53 EKL is a 2011 BMW 218, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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