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BL11 ELU

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,062 mi
Last recorded74,062 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 ELU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 74,062 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 65,935 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 62,076 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 62,872 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2021 60,840 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,923 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,556 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 49,782 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 46,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 41,785 miles

front exhaust clamp starting to split

Pass 21 Jun 2014 35,345 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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BL11 ELU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ELU, 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 BL11 ELU registered?

BL11 ELU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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The MOT history for BL11 ELU 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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