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DP11 ECE

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,722 mi
Last recorded99,722 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 ECE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 99,722 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,365 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded front to rear

Fail 11 Mar 2024 93,365 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded front to rear

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 89,475 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 76,829 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,839 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,300 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 66,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 60,528 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 59,441 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,313 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,054 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,906 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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DP11 ECE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DP11 ECE, 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 DP11 ECE registered?

DP11 ECE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is DP11 ECE safe to buy?

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