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MW11 BYL

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,864 mi
Last recorded174,864 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW11 BYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 174,864 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 105,405 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 104,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 104,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 101,534 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,346 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 99,041 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 99,022 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 89,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,750 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 74,603 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Catch (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Very close on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All four wheels bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 61,685 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 47,965 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 47,965 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 34,102 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,549 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 20,100 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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MW11 BYL is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MW11 BYL, 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 MW11 BYL registered?

MW11 BYL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is MW11 BYL safe to buy?

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