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EX11 AMB

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,321 mi
Last recorded124,321 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 AMB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 124,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside needs cleaning back and wax oiling (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2024 115,537 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 109,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 109,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 104,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 104,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 99,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,140 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,510 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 76,785 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,758 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 67,758 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,124 miles

Parking brake warning light remains alight

Fail 24 Nov 2016 57,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 93W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50R17 93W (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake warning light remains alight

Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyre treads worn low on edges

nail in nearside rear tyre and cut in inner sidewall-no cords exposed

Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,078 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,443 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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EX11 AMB is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EX11 AMB, 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 EX11 AMB registered?

EX11 AMB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is EX11 AMB safe to buy?

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