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CG11 NDA

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,488 mi
Last recorded128,488 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG11 NDA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 128,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 128,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 121,688 miles

Central exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 113,857 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Offside handbrake low effort requirements only just met

Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,462 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 10 Feb 2023 105,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Feb 2022 96,429 miles

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

Central under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,929 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,680 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 82,680 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Mar 2020 82,679 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 65,769 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,058 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 42,801 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,442 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,002 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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CG11 NDA is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CG11 NDA, 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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CG11 NDA is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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