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CK61 KWB

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,442 mi
Last recorded137,442 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 KWB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 137,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft coupling perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 137,442 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft coupling perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2024 123,808 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 109,863 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front forward lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front forward lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,039 miles

Exhaust front flexi has movement in and rattles

Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,026 miles

Exhaust front flexi has movement in and rattles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,546 miles

Exhaust front flexi has movement in and rattles

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

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

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

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 8 Nov 2019 84,569 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 84,569 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,177 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Rear both shock bump stop rubbers perished

bottom covers fitted obscuring some components including rear both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. by twenty nine percent (3.7.B.5b)

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

vehicle fitted with undertrays obscuring some components including rear front to rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Nov 2017 69,588 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working incorporated in wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. by twenty nine percent (3.7.B.5b)

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

vehicle fitted with undertrays obscuring some components including rear front to rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2016 65,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,098 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,880 miles

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

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

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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CK61 KWB is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CK61 KWB, 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 CK61 KWB registered?

CK61 KWB is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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