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DS11 XYT

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

204,472 mi
Last recorded204,472 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 XYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 204,472 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2025 199,746 miles

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

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 199,746 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm rear bottom ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 196,226 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 196,223 miles

Central Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 191,599 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 185,503 miles

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2022 185,501 miles

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board front joint (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2021 178,566 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 178,566 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 169,849 miles

Front engine covers fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2020 169,849 miles

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

Front engine covers fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2019 158,239 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 31 Jul 2019 158,239 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 140,843 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,648 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 124,648 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 102,959 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,788 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 84,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,508 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 XYT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

DS11 XYT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is DS11 XYT safe to buy?

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