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EU11 TEY

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,500 mi
Last recorded162,500 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU11 TEY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 162,500 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 162,497 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 144,312 miles

front exhaust clamp heavily corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe worn

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

slight buckle to nearside front wheel

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 1 Aug 2022 131,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front exhaust joint slightly loose

rear tyres wearing low

slight buckle to nearside front road wheel

Pass 4 Aug 2021 116,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 106,300 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 96,396 miles

Front Both front tyres have slight wear on the edges

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2018 86,200 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,524 miles

Engine Cover & Under tray Fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,967 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EU11 TEY is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EU11 TEY, 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.

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What year was EU11 TEY registered?

EU11 TEY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is EU11 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU11 TEY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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