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FG11 ZNL

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,265 mi
Last recorded133,265 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 ZNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 133,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,501 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 120,497 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure light on

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,039 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 105,981 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 105,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 94,660 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 94,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,947 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 81,947 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall cracking / perished

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,154 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 72,142 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,982 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 61,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 53,005 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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FG11 ZNL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG11 ZNL, 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 FG11 ZNL registered?

FG11 ZNL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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