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DS11 XYH

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,905 mi
Last recorded102,905 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 XYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 102,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 92,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside of zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 92,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside of zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 82,336 miles

front tyres have cracks on edges

oil level minimum

Fail 25 Jan 2019 82,336 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator all around light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb possibly fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front tyres have cracks on edges

oil level minimum

Pass 3 Feb 2018 72,225 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 66,472 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 66,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 62,183 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 62,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 51,058 miles

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 XYH is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

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

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