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MT11 VEF

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,473 mi
Last recorded65,473 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 VEF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 65,473 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 57,485 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 53,528 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 44,804 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,501 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 38,499 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 34,668 miles

both front tyre treads starting to wear on outer edges

Fail 20 Aug 2020 34,651 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

both front tyre treads starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 30 May 2019 31,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 29,241 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 29,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 25,337 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 25,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. N/S/R has 225/45/17 fitted, O/S/R has 205/50/17 fitted. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 18,948 miles

Offside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge of tread.

Pass 21 May 2015 14,770 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 10,663 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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MT11 VEF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 MT11 VEF, 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 MT11 VEF registered?

MT11 VEF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is MT11 VEF safe to buy?

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