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CB05 DAY

2026 BMW 118

Yellow Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,235 mi
Last recorded111,235 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB05 DAY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2026
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 111,235 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,950 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 108,950 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,636 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 101,593 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2023 101,476 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 96,596 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,405 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,299 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 71,440 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 71,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 55,917 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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CB05 DAY is a 2026 BMW 118 in Yellow. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CB05 DAY, 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 0 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CB05 DAY registered?

CB05 DAY is a 2026 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2026.

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The MOT history for CB05 DAY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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