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ML11 VTU

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,286 mi
Last recorded162,286 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 VTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 162,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 157,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 157,471 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 143,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 133,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 117,538 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 117,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi severely deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,405 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 95,282 miles

brake hoses deteriorated

brake pipes corroded in places

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

exhaust flex pipe broken (border line pass)

front and rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

nails in nearside front tyre

offside front shock absorber leaking (border line pass)

tail gate lock poor

tps light on

tyres under inflated

Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,288 miles

brake pipes corroded In places

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,611 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,414 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,909 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 7 Jan 2016 62,909 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,914 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders.

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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ML11 VTU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ML11 VTU, 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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ML11 VTU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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