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EN11 ZCF

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,237 mi
Last recorded148,237 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN11 ZCF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 148,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 141,515 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 130,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2022 127,939 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 123,924 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 123,924 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 117,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge of tread 205/50/ZR17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 117,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge of tread 205/50/ZR17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 102,142 miles

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

advise front exhaust flex worn.

Fail 11 Mar 2019 102,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

advise front exhaust flex worn.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 82,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 64,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre 2.5mm tread depth

Rear Parking brake imbalance only just met

Under bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 64,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre 2.5mm tread depth

Rear Parking brake imbalance only just met

Under bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,264 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 49,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,270 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 21,912 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 15,462 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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EN11 ZCF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF registered?

EN11 ZCF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2011.

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