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DF11 EAA

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,098 mi
Last recorded98,098 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 EAA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 98,098 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 96,263 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2024 96,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 91,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 85,462 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 85,462 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 78,388 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,756 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,611 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 67,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,425 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 61,434 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 52,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre very worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,034 miles

Engine Cover and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 20,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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DF11 EAA 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 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 DF11 EAA, 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 DF11 EAA registered?

DF11 EAA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is DF11 EAA safe to buy?

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