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AX11 BYF

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,018 mi
Last recorded134,018 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 BYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 134,018 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 131,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 128,851 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 124,889 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 119,926 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 115,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,998 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,695 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,397 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016
Fail 15 Jun 2016 62,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AX11 BYF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AX11 BYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX11 BYF registered?

AX11 BYF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is AX11 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX11 BYF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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