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CP61 GVL

2011 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,652 mi
Last recorded59,652 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 GVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 59,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Pass 1 Jun 2024 59,596 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 57,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Getting close & wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Manufactures covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,853 miles

Manufactures covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff is lightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,042 miles

manufacture covers a fitted

n/s rear wheel has a slight bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 48,042 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacture covers a fitted

n/s rear wheel has a slight bind

Pass 25 Jun 2019 41,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,978 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,990 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 27,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 17,903 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,428 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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CP61 GVL is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CP61 GVL, 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 CP61 GVL registered?

CP61 GVL is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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