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CD03 BEC

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,212 mi
Last recorded142,212 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD03 BEC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 142,212 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 138,119 miles

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

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

antifreeze crystals stains top hose by engine

Pass 23 Jul 2024 133,219 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 18 Jul 2024

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 20 Jul 2023 125,362 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 115,158 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 115,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 112,001 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2020 108,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads measure at approx. 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 108,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads measure at approx. 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 97,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 84,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 72,501 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 61,096 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2014 35,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CD03 BEC 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 81.3%.

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 CD03 BEC, 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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CD03 BEC is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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