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AP11 APY

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,085 mi
Last recorded95,085 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 APY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 95,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 84,508 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,270 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre bald inner edge + damaged on side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre bald on both edges

Fail 10 Dec 2020 64,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre bald inner edge + damaged on side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre bald on both edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 55,920 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 55,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 48,506 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 48,506 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 44,374 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,361 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 36,276 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 27,730 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,945 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)

Pass 31 May 2014 14,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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AP11 APY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP11 APY, 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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AP11 APY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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