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FP11 ZNW

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,473 mi
Last recorded129,473 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 ZNW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 129,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 129,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 129,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 121,334 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire is not connected

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip to the left upper of zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear car sits lower on the o/s/r by about an inch but there is no sign of a broken spring

Fail 8 Feb 2025 121,334 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire is not connected

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip to the left upper of zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear car sits lower on the o/s/r by about an inch but there is no sign of a broken spring

Pass 14 Feb 2024 113,695 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smear screen

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 113,658 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,829 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 106,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 102,692 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 102,676 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 97,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to outer edge/no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2020 91,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & tread depth wearing low ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 91,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & tread depth wearing low ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 76,921 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,833 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 May 2015 49,168 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,406 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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FP11 ZNW is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FP11 ZNW, 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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FP11 ZNW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2011.

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