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EN11 ORL

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,651 mi
Last recorded101,651 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN11 ORL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 101,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2026 101,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 96,231 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 93,411 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower ball joint rubber boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 73,932 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,409 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 53,009 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,220 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 45,183 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,943 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 30,943 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,968 miles

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 ORL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EN11 ORL, 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 ORL registered?

EN11 ORL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is EN11 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN11 ORL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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