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DN11 TGU

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,873 mi
Last recorded135,873 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 TGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 135,873 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 135,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 123,149 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2024 123,149 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2023 112,233 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 87,914 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 79,802 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 79,802 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 70,509 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 57,977 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 57,977 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 44,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,874 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 18,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,243 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,779 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DN11 TGU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN11 TGU, 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 DN11 TGU registered?

DN11 TGU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is DN11 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN11 TGU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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