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BL11 ZXE

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,817 mi
Last recorded124,817 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 ZXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 124,817 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 124,817 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 115,111 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 115,111 miles

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 107,454 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 97,581 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 81,776 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 81,775 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 75,529 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 67,776 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jan 2019 60,199 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 52,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 42,138 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 34,226 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 26,335 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 17,136 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 ZXE is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

BL11 ZXE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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