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CY61 RUV

2011 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,509 mi
Last recorded109,509 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 RUV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 109,509 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 103,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 101,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 101,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 96,205 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 96,169 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,606 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,300 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 86,873 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 86,870 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 82,713 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,693 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,047 miles

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

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

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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CY61 RUV is a 2011 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CY61 RUV, 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 CY61 RUV registered?

CY61 RUV is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is CY61 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY61 RUV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CY61 RUV have outstanding finance?

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