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CX11 VHM

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,970 mi
Last recorded129,970 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 VHM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 129,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 121,770 miles

Front Both tyres worn outer edge and cracking.

Offside Front Driver's door mirror glass 'loose'.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn and cracked.

Rear Brake pads appear worn?

Rear Tailgate exterior handle not working?

Fail 20 Jan 2025 121,770 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi exhaust joint broken. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Both tyres worn outer edge and cracking.

Offside Front Driver's door mirror glass 'loose'.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn and cracked.

Rear Brake pads appear worn?

Rear Tailgate exterior handle not working?

Pass 12 Jan 2024 113,679 miles

offside mirror glass loose

rear diff has a bad oil leak and offside drive shaft flange not seated fully in diff

Fail 12 Jan 2024 113,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside mirror glass loose

rear diff has a bad oil leak and offside drive shaft flange not seated fully in diff

Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,945 miles

too clean to start smoke check

Fail 13 Jan 2023 105,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 11 Jan 2022 98,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 79,486 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front wheel binding

too clean to start smoke check

windscreen wipers noisy

Fail 11 Jan 2021 79,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front wheel binding

too clean to start smoke check

windscreen wipers noisy

Pass 7 Jan 2020 64,618 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 55,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge and heavily cracking 205/50/17

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also heavily cracking 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also heavily cracking 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, discs also corroded (3.5.1i)

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2017 50,262 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs also slightly lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Rear Both tyres cracking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,789 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 38,325 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,881 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
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CX11 VHM 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 CX11 VHM, 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 CX11 VHM registered?

CX11 VHM is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2011.

Is CX11 VHM safe to buy?

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