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A23 WTS

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,611 mi
Last recorded83,611 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 WTS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 83,611 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,999 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components including suspension item

Pass 12 Jul 2023 80,978 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 23 Jun 2022 80,966 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Apr 2021 79,456 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Aug 2020 76,572 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 76,572 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 67,392 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 67,392 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 58,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,336 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated shock absorber (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated shock absorber (2.4.D.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 51,336 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated shock absorber (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated shock absorber (2.4.D.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,402 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 38,703 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 26,457 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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A23 WTS is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 WTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 WTS registered?

A23 WTS is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is A23 WTS safe to buy?

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