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BL11 BZV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,796 mi
Last recorded54,796 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 BZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 54,796 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 52,446 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 49,156 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 42,885 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 40,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,196 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 34,571 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 32,330 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 29,461 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 25,120 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 19,694 miles

nsr tyre wearing outer edge and cracked in tread

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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BL11 BZV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL11 BZV, 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 BL11 BZV registered?

BL11 BZV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 June 2011.

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The MOT history for BL11 BZV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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