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CF11 BDO

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,689 mi
Last recorded113,689 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 BDO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 113,689 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 113,647 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 113,517 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 110,457 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 110,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 97,338 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,317 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,230 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,980 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner and outer tread

Fail 9 Oct 2019 63,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner and outer tread

Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,477 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 53,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,075 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,793 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,235 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 16,875 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CF11 BDO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CF11 BDO, 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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CF11 BDO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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