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FT11 ZFV

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,783 mi
Last recorded41,783 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 ZFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 41,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 40,037 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 37,322 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 37,322 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 34,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 32,085 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 32,085 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 29,859 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 28,538 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 28,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 26,211 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 23,403 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 20,279 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,136 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 17,136 miles

Headlamp aim too low nsf (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,490 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 10,222 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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FT11 ZFV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 FT11 ZFV, 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 FT11 ZFV registered?

FT11 ZFV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is FT11 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 ZFV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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