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GV11 BXE

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,018 mi
Last recorded94,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 BXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 94,018 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot catch slightly defective, only able to open with key (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch slightly defective, but still functional as intended

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted according with instructions 205/55/16

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitor warning system (RED) TPMS light on

Fail 8 Jun 2026 94,019 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both, not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bad connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen hose leaking pressure (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad gone to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot catch slightly defective, only able to open with key (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch slightly defective, but still functional as intended

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted according with instructions 205/55/16

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Tyre pressure monitor warning system (RED) TPMS light on

Pass 19 Jun 2025 91,085 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Washer hose/pipe slightly defective/leaking under the bonnet area, but still fully functional (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp switch slightly defective, but fully functional

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad down to 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitor warning system TPMS inoperative or malfunctional

Fail 18 Jun 2025 91,084 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Washer hose/pipe slightly defective/leaking under the bonnet area, but still fully functional (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad down to 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitor warning system TPMS inoperative or malfunctional

Pass 22 Mar 2024 86,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 101,731 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS light displayed

Fail 23 Feb 2023 81,768 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS light displayed

Pass 19 Feb 2022 74,307 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

TPS light on

Pass 20 Feb 2021 68,517 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray not secured properly

Pass 31 Jul 2019 62,094 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 49,645 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,867 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 37,491 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has deep cracks

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

brake warning light on dash

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2015 24,902 miles

Front tyres side walls perist

Pass 26 Apr 2014 15,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GV11 BXE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV11 BXE, 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 GV11 BXE registered?

GV11 BXE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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