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MF11 ZFS

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,896 mi
Last recorded96,896 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF11 ZFS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 96,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 90,625 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 83,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 83,031 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 73,294 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,102 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 67,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,373 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,738 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 53,738 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 47,637 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 47,635 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position latch faulty wont stay closed (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear petrol flap broken off

Pass 29 May 2018 37,944 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 28,860 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in reaction rod bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in reaction rod bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 28,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in reaction rod bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unblock jet and kinked pipe (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in reaction rod bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,541 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,264 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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MF11 ZFS is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF11 ZFS, 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 MF11 ZFS registered?

MF11 ZFS is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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