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CV11 EES

2011 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,589 mi
Last recorded149,589 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 EES
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 149,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 149,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not Working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main Beam LED Bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main Beam LED Bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 141,283 miles

Front Bumper Damaged, but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Front Shock Absorber Rubber Boot Insecure, Both side

Rear Transmission Bushes Worn

Fail 5 Mar 2025 141,283 miles

Front Bumper Damaged, but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Front Shock Absorber Rubber Boot Insecure, Both side

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Transmission Bushes Worn

Fail 4 Mar 2025 141,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber stem bush damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber stem bush damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2024 135,001 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 134,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no dip beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 128,129 miles

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 199,561 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 113,028 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 113,028 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction object hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 106,159 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 88,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 64,156 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,753 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,861 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the outer tread area

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat (belt not tested)

Rear brake pads required in 2000 miles.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 25,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 25,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CV11 EES is a 2011 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EES, 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 EES registered?

CV11 EES is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is CV11 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV11 EES shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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