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MV11 TLN

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

205,647 mi
Last recorded205,647 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 TLN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 205,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 183,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 154,657 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 154,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 140,131 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 132,539 miles

DPF flexi damaged and clamp cracked

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 126,787 miles

dpf flexy torn and clamp cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2020 126,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

dpf flexy torn and clamp cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2019 122,161 miles

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber bush at propshaft / differential (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 113,075 miles

Nearside Front brake wear indicator cable rubbing on wheel

Offside Rear brake wear indicator rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 14 Nov 2017 104,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,830 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,069 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,630 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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MV11 TLN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MV11 TLN, 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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MV11 TLN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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