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MT11 ZZN

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,829 mi
Last recorded110,829 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 ZZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 110,829 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heat shield above rear exhaust box loose

Fail 31 Oct 2025 110,829 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

heat shield above rear exhaust box loose

Pass 4 Nov 2024 105,994 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Damage (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 98,205 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 98,194 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 95,267 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 91,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 84,768 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 76,305 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,175 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 52,191 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 44,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,401 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 35,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,509 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 ZZN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red 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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

MT11 ZZN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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