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CHZ 1816

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,474 mi
Last recorded136,474 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 1816
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 136,474 miles

Bad oil leak

Front exhaust clamp broken

Fail 16 Mar 2021 136,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 2 mm and slightly cracking and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bad oil leak

Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3 mm and badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly cracking and badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 2 mm and slightly cracking and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 118,341 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low edges

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Mar 2020 117,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake calliper sticking needs replacing

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,066 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 101,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 63,129 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,115 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,876 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 41,455 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,475 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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CHZ 1816 is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CHZ 1816, 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 CHZ 1816 registered?

CHZ 1816 is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 3 January 2011.

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