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FN11 PZX

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,021 mi
Last recorded196,021 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 PZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 196,021 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertray / sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2024 180,269 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 177,539 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 168,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 153,701 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen has multiple small chips.

Fail 6 Aug 2021 153,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs cable fouling shaft outer boot and coil spring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

airbag cables hanging under front passenger seat. needs clipped back in.

windscreen has multiple small chips.

Pass 8 Aug 2020 149,070 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 149,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 136,829 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-55-16 RF (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 127,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-55-16 RF (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 116,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,377 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both + deteriorated- 195 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 93,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,136 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 65,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FN11 PZX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN11 PZX, 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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FN11 PZX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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