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EJ11 ZXM

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,927 mi
Last recorded71,927 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 ZXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,927 miles

*OIL WARNING LIGHT ON DASH*

*SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH*

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WORN TO 2.4mm (205/50/17 89Y Run - Flat)* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WORN TO 2.5mm (205/50/17 89Y Run - Flat)* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also very low on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 62,913 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 55,090 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 54,786 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 46,855 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively under trays fitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 36,337 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 36,337 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 31,651 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 8 Jun 2017 26,526 miles

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer raised tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer raised tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,579 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 14,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 14,370 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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EJ11 ZXM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EJ11 ZXM, 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 EJ11 ZXM registered?

EJ11 ZXM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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