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GU11 XYZ

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,556 mi
Last recorded166,556 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 XYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 166,556 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear parking brake excessively noisy

Fail 17 Mar 2025 166,530 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split/cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Body panel slightly loose inner wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 149,081 miles

advise o/s/r brake wear indicator rooted incorrectly

Pass 15 Mar 2023 126,614 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 111,765 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 111,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 101,341 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 101,336 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 96,618 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 84,821 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 84,742 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 75,441 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,997 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn at outer edge.

Nearside Rear cracks at tyre treads.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,563 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,358 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,026 miles

ADVISE SMALL CUT TO WALL OF N/S/FRONT TYRE

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 XYZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 GU11 XYZ, 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 GU11 XYZ registered?

GU11 XYZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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