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CP61 KGU

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,334 mi
Last recorded56,334 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 KGU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 56,334 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 56,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 53,872 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 53,872 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 50,272 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Sep 2023 50,272 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,559 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 40,505 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 40,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 36,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 32,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 26,497 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 26,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall has a bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 20,881 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 14,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 10,284 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 8,493 miles

Nearside Front 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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CP61 KGU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CP61 KGU, 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

How do I check the history of CP61 KGU?

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What year was CP61 KGU registered?

CP61 KGU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is CP61 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 KGU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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