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CX61 ZGK

2011 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,547 mi
Last recorded128,547 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 ZGK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 128,547 miles

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2025 119,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2024 116,805 miles

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2023 108,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 92,156 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 79,962 miles

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 79,854 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,956 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 64,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,260 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 52,258 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,573 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 26,714 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,988 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 21,760 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 ZGK is a 2011 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CX61 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

CX61 ZGK is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is CX61 ZGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX61 ZGK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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