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CV11 EEY

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,631 mi
Last recorded120,631 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 EEY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 120,631 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 120,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 112,444 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts. (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Nov 2023 105,729 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 99,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (of two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 99,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (of two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides [BALD AT OUTER EDGES ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides [ON LIMIT ] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 93,567 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides [BALD AT OUTER EDGES ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides [ON LIMIT ] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 77,267 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 66,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 55,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 43,596 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 38,265 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 29,318 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 20,749 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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CV11 EEY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV11 EEY, 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 CV11 EEY registered?

CV11 EEY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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