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C10 DBN

2011 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,864 mi
Last recorded79,864 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 DBN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 79,864 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 75,672 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 71,543 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 60,366 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,041 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 49,041 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 39,713 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 37,669 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 36,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,697 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,675 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 23,351 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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C10 DBN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C10 DBN, 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 C10 DBN registered?

C10 DBN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is C10 DBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 DBN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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