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DG11 SEO

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,330 mi
Last recorded153,330 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 SEO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 153,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undershields fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2024 153,322 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light illuminated

undershields fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 119,658 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 109,488 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 97,085 miles

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Pass 3 May 2018 86,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 76,685 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,846 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)

both front tyres devoid of tread on outer shoulder

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG11 SEO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DG11 SEO, 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 DG11 SEO registered?

DG11 SEO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is DG11 SEO safe to buy?

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