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CU11 GKN

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,952 mi
Last recorded54,952 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU11 GKN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 54,952 miles

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 51,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside brake operation deteriorated (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Mar 2025 51,189 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside brake operation deteriorated (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 47,324 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 42,045 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 34,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 24,025 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,797 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 17,131 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 15,737 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 13,993 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 10,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 8,215 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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CU11 GKN 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 92.9%.

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 CU11 GKN, 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 CU11 GKN registered?

CU11 GKN is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is CU11 GKN safe to buy?

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