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CV11 EDR

2011 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,151 mi
Last recorded126,151 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 EDR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 126,151 miles

Front bonnet latch stiff

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 126,147 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front bonnet latch stiff

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 119,186 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 14 Apr 2025 119,186 miles

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

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 3 Apr 2024 112,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 112,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 106,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 106,971 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wiring damaged and warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 2 ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 103,650 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 103,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,746 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,306 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,757 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,722 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,511 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 39,376 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,062 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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CV11 EDR is a 2011 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CV11 EDR, 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 CV11 EDR registered?

CV11 EDR is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2011.

Is CV11 EDR safe to buy?

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