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B3 BXG

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,414 mi
Last recorded132,414 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BXG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 132,414 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 114,615 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 104,593 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 90,206 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,861 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,029 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 73,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 67,737 miles

wiper blades slightly poor

Pass 15 Sep 2018 60,223 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 51,442 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,227 miles

front inner pads appear low advise inspection

long handbrake lever travel

rear brake pads appear low advise inspection

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

wiper blades slightly poor

Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,930 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,631 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 24,625 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

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

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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B3 BXG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B3 BXG, 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 B3 BXG registered?

B3 BXG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2011.

Is B3 BXG safe to buy?

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