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AM54 MAZ

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,768 mi
Last recorded133,768 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM54 MAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 133,768 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 133,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2024 130,244 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 130,239 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 126,604 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 121,526 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 121,526 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 114,944 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 113,779 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 109,053 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 107,455 miles

exhaust flex braking

Fail 8 May 2019 107,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flex braking

Pass 9 May 2018 96,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and 2mm on the rest (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 96,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and 2mm on the rest (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,160 miles

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

both front tyre's wearing on the inner edge

both rear Tyre's getting close to limit

hand brake light on

Pass 7 May 2016 78,169 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,131 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,019 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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AM54 MAZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AM54 MAZ, 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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AM54 MAZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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