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DS11 KZE

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,404 mi
Last recorded169,404 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 KZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 169,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Reqs polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn at the tip. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Reqs polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 169,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Reqs polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn at the tip. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Reqs polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 153,635 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 153,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 137,734 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 121,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 117,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 113,250 miles

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

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

Pad warning light illuminated pads 3/4 worn

Fail 21 Sep 2021 113,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Pair (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pad warning light illuminated pads 3/4 worn

Pass 19 Sep 2020 107,151 miles

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 13 Sep 2019 95,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 95,230 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre inside edge wearing thin

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,841 miles

Under trays fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 48,505 miles

vehicle fitted with engine under trays and under floor cover, not all items inspected.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,746 miles

road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examiation

strong advise n/s/r tyre has a cut in tyre tread , screw in tyre tread .

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,009 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)

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 KZE is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KZE, 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 KZE registered?

DS11 KZE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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