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EF11 XGW

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,198 mi
Last recorded69,198 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 XGW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 69,198 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 66,148 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 63,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 56,861 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,864 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 44,749 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,881 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 38,881 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,885 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 29,885 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,313 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)

front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 10,005 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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EF11 XGW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF11 XGW, 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 EF11 XGW registered?

EF11 XGW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 August 2011.

Is EF11 XGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF11 XGW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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