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CB03 LOU

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,692 mi
Last recorded159,692 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB03 LOU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 159,692 miles

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

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

rocker cover breather pipe broken.

Pass 22 Nov 2024 143,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake warning constantly on advise attention

Pass 15 Nov 2023 129,428 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,673 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,832 miles

front spoiler/splitter damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2020 104,489 miles

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

undertray(s) fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,105 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 92,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working blocked jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 74,933 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,322 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,985 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,175 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 35,848 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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CB03 LOU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CB03 LOU, 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 CB03 LOU registered?

CB03 LOU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is CB03 LOU safe to buy?

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