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A23 CRJ

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,414 mi
Last recorded81,414 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 CRJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 81,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 74,626 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))

Fail 28 May 2025 74,558 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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 5 Jun 2024 69,221 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 69,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 69,158 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 67,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 67,057 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 67,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear wheel has had weld repair

both rear damper cover/bump stops perishing

rear brake pads nearing limit

Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,263 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 33,185 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 26,686 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,743 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 16,370 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 16,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 May 2014 16,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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A23 CRJ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A23 CRJ, 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 A23 CRJ registered?

A23 CRJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 12 April 2011.

Is A23 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 CRJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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