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EY11 VNC

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,060 mi
Last recorded121,060 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 VNC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 121,060 miles

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

fitted with undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2025 118,065 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 112,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 106,856 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 96,186 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 91,790 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,714 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 86,699 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,870 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,085 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 46,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,115 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 28,580 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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EY11 VNC is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EY11 VNC, 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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EY11 VNC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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