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AO11 VZS

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,024 mi
Last recorded112,024 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 VZS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 112,024 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 112,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 102,906 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 102,906 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,683 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 93,683 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 84,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 84,309 miles

Exhaust system insecure corroded from flexi and separated (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 78,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 73,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,249 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,033 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,094 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,582 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,213 miles

cut nsr tyre in tread no core showing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,389 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VZS is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO11 VZS, 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 AO11 VZS registered?

AO11 VZS is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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