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AJ11 VZE

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,179 mi
Last recorded116,179 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 VZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 116,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 110,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2024 105,026 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 105,021 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 93,981 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 80,353 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 73,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,657 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,866 miles

Central protective covers fitted not allowing close inspection of some components

Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,866 miles

Central protective covers fitted not allowing close inspection of some components

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,559 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 48,905 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,647 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,599 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 25,554 miles

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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AJ11 VZE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ11 VZE, 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.

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What year was AJ11 VZE registered?

AJ11 VZE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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