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CV11 LMU

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,280 mi
Last recorded123,280 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 LMU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 123,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front pad warning wire broken

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2025 123,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front pad warning wire broken

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 111,832 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 111,781 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit reading 0.65 limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 99,973 miles

All tyres have slight perishing/cracking within the tread, not considered excessive

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

Lower engine cover fitted (factory fitted)

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 96,239 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,805 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 93,947 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 84,765 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms, all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 72,791 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 72,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,972 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 61,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,246 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 48,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,775 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LMU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

CV11 LMU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2011.

Is CV11 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV11 LMU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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