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CB04 MCR

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,267 mi
Last recorded86,267 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB04 MCR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,267 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 77,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 73,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,070 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,273 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 48,797 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 45,548 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 45,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,166 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 38,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,394 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 26,756 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 26,746 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 19,464 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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CB04 MCR is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CB04 MCR, 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 CB04 MCR registered?

CB04 MCR is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is CB04 MCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB04 MCR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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