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CH55 BEN

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,604 mi
Last recorded114,604 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH55 BEN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 114,604 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

propshaft rubbing on heat shield

Pass 25 Sep 2024 106,934 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 99,121 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 6 Sep 2022 89,937 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 83,799 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 77,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,045 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,983 miles

Exhaust emissions too low to activate smoke machine

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))

Rear Number plate not of standard design, but not likely to be misread

Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,571 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 50,513 miles

engine cover fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 42,740 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 42,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 15 May 2014 35,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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CH55 BEN is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CH55 BEN, 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 CH55 BEN registered?

CH55 BEN is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is CH55 BEN safe to buy?

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