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CH56 JAH

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,984 mi
Last recorded71,984 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH56 JAH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 71,984 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 68,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 60,938 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,912 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 52,126 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,205 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,248 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 40,038 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 31,467 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking perrishing

Pass 23 May 2016 15,995 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 14,692 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

engine covers fitted.

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 11,795 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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CH56 JAH is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CH56 JAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CH56 JAH registered?

CH56 JAH is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is CH56 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH56 JAH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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