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CV61 JHH

2011 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,780 mi
Last recorded154,780 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 JHH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 154,780 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 154,780 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 145,486 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly white

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 138,828 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 127,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

both rear shock absorbers upper casings loose

Pass 16 Aug 2021 115,778 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 113,143 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 106,363 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 100,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 94,105 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,634 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (3.5.1g)

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,708 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 55,310 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 55,309 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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CV61 JHH is a 2011 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CV61 JHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV61 JHH registered?

CV61 JHH is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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