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EK11 AYU

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,287 mi
Last recorded97,287 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 AYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 97,287 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 97,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 95,226 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,324 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 91,753 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 90,306 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,466 miles

Offside Front tyre - outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2020 85,135 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 81,428 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 81,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,495 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,089 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,533 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,708 miles

Child seat fitted n/s rear restricting seat belt inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,076 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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EK11 AYU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EK11 AYU, 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 EK11 AYU registered?

EK11 AYU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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The MOT history for EK11 AYU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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