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MK11 SZN

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,657 mi
Last recorded74,657 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 SZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 74,657 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 73,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,460 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,997 miles

Offside Front headlamp has moisture ingress, but beam image un affected

front and rear brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,551 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,219 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,833 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 38,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 29,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 25,930 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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MK11 SZN is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK11 SZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK11 SZN registered?

MK11 SZN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for MK11 SZN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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