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AP11 BXB

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,829 mi
Last recorded175,829 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 BXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 175,829 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated diff and prop shaft coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 163,888 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 163,888 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 153,951 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 148,140 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 138,435 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 128,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 117,564 miles

tyre monitoring system warning lamp on

Fail 30 Jun 2018 117,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

tyre monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 1 Jul 2017 96,533 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 80,579 miles

n/s/f tyre is close to the limit!

n/s/r tyre is on the limit!

Fail 2 Jul 2016 80,579 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre is close to the limit!

n/s/r tyre is on the limit!

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,130 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 72,058 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,935 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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AP11 BXB is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP11 BXB, 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 BXB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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