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B8 RXT

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,958 mi
Last recorded88,958 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 RXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 88,958 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 88,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 80,667 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 80,667 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,103 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 75,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 70,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 70,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 65,327 miles

Nearside Rear rigid brake pipe reacting under protective coating

Pass 21 Jan 2021 62,359 miles

nearside rear brake pipe reacting under protective coating

Fail 20 Jan 2021 62,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear brake pipe reacting under protective coating

nearside rear tyre worn ton approx 2mm

offside front tyre worn outer edge and starting to perish

Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,167 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,667 miles

windscreen washers weak

Fail 4 Jan 2019 54,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

windscreen washers weak

Pass 22 Nov 2017 50,392 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 50,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 40,138 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 30,824 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 16,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

edges on front tyres 2-3mm check req

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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B8 RXT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 B8 RXT, 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 B8 RXT registered?

B8 RXT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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