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CT11 ETL

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,500 mi
Last recorded120,500 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT11 ETL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 120,500 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 120,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 108,544 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Exhaust system not full secure

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 108,531 miles

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

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Exhaust system not full secure

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 100,349 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,174 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 95,174 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 86,156 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,073 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 7 Feb 2020 76,405 miles

plastic covers

rear tyres 2.mm front tyres 2.mm and worn outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2019 65,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 32,797 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 54,977 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 44,148 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,922 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,298 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 21,789 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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CT11 ETL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CT11 ETL, 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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CT11 ETL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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