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BXZ 8512

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,311 mi
Last recorded110,311 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 8512
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 110,311 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 108,138 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 103,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 103,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 91,723 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 91,572 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 82,961 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,925 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,718 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 66,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,309 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,186 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 37,083 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,448 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,195 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

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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BXZ 8512 is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BXZ 8512, 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 BXZ 8512 registered?

BXZ 8512 is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 August 2011.

Is BXZ 8512 safe to buy?

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