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CE11 VLT

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,277 mi
Last recorded99,277 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 VLT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 99,277 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 99,277 miles

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 94,252 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 86,454 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 80,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,624 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 69,663 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 65,300 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,910 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,093 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,482 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,318 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,791 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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CE11 VLT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CE11 VLT, 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 CE11 VLT registered?

CE11 VLT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is CE11 VLT safe to buy?

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