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CA11 CHJ

2017 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,082 mi
Last recorded84,082 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA11 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 73,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 73,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight out of shape tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2023 65,170 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2022 53,696 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 53,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 47,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 38,716 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission box , Rear Main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jul 2020 38,716 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission box , Rear Main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2020

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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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CA11 CHJ is a 2017 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,141 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 CA11 CHJ, 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 9 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CA11 CHJ registered?

CA11 CHJ is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is CA11 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA11 CHJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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