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CX11 VDN

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,433 mi
Last recorded178,433 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 VDN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 178,433 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 171,834 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 171,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 164,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake imbalance n/s rear

Fail 29 Mar 2023 164,330 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlight aims too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake imbalance n/s rear

Pass 19 Mar 2022 157,722 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet release stiff to operate

Pass 2 Apr 2021 152,716 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 152,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 146,653 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 139,463 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 132,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 124,531 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 124,531 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 114,387 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 103,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,034 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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CX11 VDN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX11 VDN, 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 CX11 VDN registered?

CX11 VDN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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