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AP11 DRV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,100 mi
Last recorded157,100 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 DRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 157,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2025 148,209 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 30 May 2024 137,951 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2023 125,724 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2023 125,235 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2022 105,958 miles

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

TPMS light on

brake warning light on

eml symbol in centre screen

stone chip in window screen

Pass 22 Jun 2021 93,903 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

brake light on

Fail 18 Jun 2021 93,813 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

brake light on

Pass 24 Jun 2020 86,779 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 86,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,509 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 73,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge of tread is also bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,870 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 DRV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AP11 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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