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CV61 KFU

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,055 mi
Last recorded100,055 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 KFU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 100,055 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 96,621 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 95,892 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 90,808 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 90,808 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 86,351 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 81,723 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 81,723 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 76,930 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 76,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,015 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,879 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,649 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,734 miles

advise o/s/r light lens

Fail 17 Oct 2016 49,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid on outer edge (bald) (4.1.E.1)

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

advise o/s/r light lens

Pass 23 Oct 2015 38,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Outer edge of NSF tyre worn bald

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 KFU is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CV61 KFU, 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 KFU registered?

CV61 KFU is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is CV61 KFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 KFU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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