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CR11 SES

2018 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,289 mi
Last recorded96,289 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR11 SES
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 96,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 83,297 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 71,902 miles

Offside Front fog light damage osf

Pass 24 Mar 2023 59,484 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 59,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 59,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,087 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 27,581 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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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CR11 SES is a 2018 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,169 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 CR11 SES, 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 8 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CR11 SES registered?

CR11 SES is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is CR11 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR11 SES shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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