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CG55 DEL

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests48 (39 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,683 mi
Last recorded123,683 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG55 DEL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

39 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 123,683 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Dec 2025 134,515 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 134,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexible exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes swollen under plastic coating at ends

Pass 21 Mar 2025 76,053 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front screen chips

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 115,250 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 116,292 miles

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,459 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 68,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 111,215 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,280 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 65,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 105,486 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 105,465 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 102,189 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,467 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball-joint boot worn, not yet to excess.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, both ends. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,993 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,539 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 94,529 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 85,742 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 89,263 miles

Front exhaust flexi loose

Nearside Rear 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 Sep 2019 77,540 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,788 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 58,786 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 77,951 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 77,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 28 Sep 2018 67,663 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2017 65,781 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 65,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,520 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,384 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 54,444 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 54,444 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,492 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,377 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 42,377 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,338 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,724 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 37,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,278 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 38,406 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,151 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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CG55 DEL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 48 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 CG55 DEL, 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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CG55 DEL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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