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C2 LCX

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,524 mi
Last recorded155,524 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 LCX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 155,524 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 145,720 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 136,266 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 128,804 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 128,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 121,562 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,066 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 115,883 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 111,124 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 111,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,743 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 104,743 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing Near side rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 96,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 96,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,127 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 76,492 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 76,492 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 61,137 miles

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

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

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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C2 LCX is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C2 LCX, 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 C2 LCX registered?

C2 LCX is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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