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BG11 CSO

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,115 mi
Last recorded144,115 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 CSO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 144,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 142,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 138,117 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 138,107 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 123,720 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight dent inner wheel rim

Pass 10 Jan 2022 109,125 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 98,403 miles

d.s.m limits tested and met

Fail 4 Jan 2021 98,387 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

d.s.m limits tested and met

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,684 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 78,500 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 78,500 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,109 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jun 2017 73,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,994 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 3 Apr 2015 52,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG11 CSO is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG11 CSO, 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 BG11 CSO registered?

BG11 CSO is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is BG11 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 CSO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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