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EN11 BZV

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,523 mi
Last recorded112,523 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN11 BZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 112,523 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 106,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 101,443 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 101,443 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 98,395 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 95,842 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 95,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 95,842 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 91,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,304 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 79,416 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 68,698 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 23 May 2017 60,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 48,492 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2015 36,847 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 36,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 25,287 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 25,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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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EN11 BZV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EN11 BZV, 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 EN11 BZV registered?

EN11 BZV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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