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CX61 WZG

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 WZG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 83,990 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,703 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 81,694 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 77,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 75,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside parking brake much lower performance that nearside

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 10 May 2021 75,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside parking brake much lower performance that nearside

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 12 Dec 2019 69,560 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,005 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,797 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Zero Emissions

Pass 10 Dec 2016 46,766 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake only just met efficency requirements

Fail 9 Dec 2016 46,765 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

handbrake only just met efficency requirements

Pass 15 Dec 2015 39,974 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,795 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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CX61 WZG is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX61 WZG, 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 CX61 WZG registered?

CX61 WZG is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is CX61 WZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX61 WZG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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