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CJ05 BMW

2011 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,497 mi
Last recorded25,497 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ05 BMW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2025 25,497 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 23,674 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 22,335 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 19,670 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 16,814 miles

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 21 Feb 2020 14,226 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 12,707 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 11,040 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 9,724 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 8,213 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 6,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 4,539 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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CJ05 BMW is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CJ05 BMW, 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 CJ05 BMW registered?

CJ05 BMW is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is CJ05 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ05 BMW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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