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EJ11 ZYH

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,569 mi
Last recorded65,569 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 ZYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 65,569 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2025 65,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively caliper (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 61,099 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 56,913 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 1 Nov 2022 54,015 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 10 Nov 2021 51,819 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 13 Nov 2020 50,278 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion on inside rim

engine covers and full undertrays/covers/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable items

Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,712 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,615 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,530 miles

both front wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,647 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,223 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall

Pass 28 Jun 2014 25,340 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 ZYH is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ11 ZYH registered?

EJ11 ZYH is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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The MOT history for EJ11 ZYH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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