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CX61 ZGR

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,420 mi
Last recorded119,420 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 ZGR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 119,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 116,481 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 116,481 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 112,113 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 108,618 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 104,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 104,471 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 104,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 98,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,137 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 85,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,465 miles

parking brake light on

Fail 5 Aug 2017 72,462 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

parking brake light on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,751 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 56,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,733 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,543 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 ZGR is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZGR, 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

How do I check the history of CX61 ZGR?

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What year was CX61 ZGR registered?

CX61 ZGR is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is CX61 ZGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX61 ZGR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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