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DS11 HFV

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,623 mi
Last recorded141,623 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 HFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 141,623 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 141,623 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 138,700 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 138,700 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 116,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front suspension bump stop deteriorated

exhaust flexi weak

Pass 10 Jun 2020 104,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,991 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,337 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 65,337 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,232 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)

wind screen has a chip

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,589 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,268 miles

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

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

Offside 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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DS11 HFV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS11 HFV, 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 DS11 HFV registered?

DS11 HFV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is DS11 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS11 HFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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