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CP61 FRJ

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,297 mi
Last recorded80,297 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 FRJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 80,297 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,020 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 71,400 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 67,746 miles

Nearside Front NSF strut gaiter starting to perish

Nearside Rear Upper NSR shock absorber bump stop starting to perish.

Offside Front Inner Slight play from OSF of the steering rack.

Offside Front OSF strut gaiter starting to perish.

Offside Rear Upper OSR shock absorber bump stop starting to perish.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 59,158 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,441 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 52,499 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 52,499 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 46,899 miles

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

child seat fitted

wipers worn

Fail 1 Dec 2017 46,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

child seat fitted

washers slightly weak

wipers worn

Pass 4 Jan 2017 42,212 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 34,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 28,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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CP61 FRJ 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 CP61 FRJ, 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 CP61 FRJ registered?

CP61 FRJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is CP61 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 FRJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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