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GU11 UKZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,816 mi
Last recorded119,816 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 UKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 119,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 116,577 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2019 112,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bumper damaged and cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2019 112,766 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bumper damaged and cracked

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 110,035 miles

Coolant level low

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate Warning light is on (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 104,687 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres not run flat type

engine oil level above MAX

engine running lumpy

offside front tyre bald on very outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2016 96,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres not run flat type

engine oil level above MAX

engine running lumpy

offside front tyre bald on very outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,978 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 71,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GU11 UKZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU11 UKZ, 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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GU11 UKZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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