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DA11 DZW

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,248 mi
Last recorded126,248 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 DZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 126,248 miles

Front flexi section on exhaust

Fail 24 Mar 2026 126,229 miles

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

Front flexi section on exhaust

Pass 20 Mar 2025 113,248 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,176 miles

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2022 101,308 miles

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2021 97,946 miles

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

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

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,017 miles

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

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

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,983 miles

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2019 89,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

emission to clean to produce a reading/report

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,970 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,766 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,596 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,464 miles

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

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

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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DA11 DZW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DA11 DZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA11 DZW registered?

DA11 DZW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2011.

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The MOT history for DA11 DZW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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