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DS11 XYF

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,664 mi
Last recorded114,664 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 XYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 114,664 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 114,664 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 108,323 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 101,092 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 87,973 miles

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 12 Aug 2021 76,272 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 76,272 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,251 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 61,471 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 61,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 60,928 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 60,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,307 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 55,794 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 55,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 52,289 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,221 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 35,160 miles

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

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 XYF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XYF, 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 DS11 XYF registered?

DS11 XYF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is DS11 XYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS11 XYF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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