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CH08 BRY

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,119 mi
Last recorded83,119 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH08 BRY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 83,119 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2026 83,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2025 78,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,273 miles

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 31 May 2023 70,008 miles

Nearside Rear Outer pad spring missing

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 64,415 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,703 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 52,404 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 44,369 miles

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))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,987 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,897 miles

monitor tyre wear all tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,667 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 21,545 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 21,469 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror casing broken causing a sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,011 miles

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2014 14,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
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CH08 BRY 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 CH08 BRY, 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 CH08 BRY registered?

CH08 BRY is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is CH08 BRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH08 BRY 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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