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CA51 NER

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,428 mi
Last recorded97,428 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 NER
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 97,428 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 94,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 92,445 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 91,343 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 85,748 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 85,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 79,959 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 64,984 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 51,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,085 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,401 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,911 miles

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,746 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 17,326 miles

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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CA51 NER is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA51 NER, 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 CA51 NER registered?

CA51 NER is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 4 May 2011.

Is CA51 NER safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 NER shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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