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AO11 EFF

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,139 mi
Last recorded69,139 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 EFF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 69,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of bubbling/corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of bubbling/corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both n/s and o/s front head lights slight diss-colouring.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside obstructing testable items.

rear lower sub frame showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,137 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring loom (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake pulls high and has only just meet limit

Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,304 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake has a high pull may require adjustment

Fail 8 Jul 2024 64,301 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake has a high pull may require adjustment

Pass 10 Jul 2023 61,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 58,170 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2021 53,942 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 53,942 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 50,777 miles

rear number plate lamps excessively dim

Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 46,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 41,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,819 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre vales perished.

rear brake pads 2/3 worn.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,120 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in screen

Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,673 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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AO11 EFF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO11 EFF, 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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AO11 EFF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2011.

Is AO11 EFF safe to buy?

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