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DV11 XCT

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,461 mi
Last recorded119,461 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 XCT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 119,461 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to noisy engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure section flange bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear washer not working

tyre ligt on

Pass 29 Aug 2025 114,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 114,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 106,977 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2023 99,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,010 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 94,010 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 87,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,913 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,703 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,037 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 55,955 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,683 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,815 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,759 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,891 miles

Front and Rear wiper blades, poor wipe.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DV11 XCT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV11 XCT, 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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DV11 XCT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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