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MW11 CAU

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,752 mi
Last recorded79,752 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW11 CAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 79,752 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,270 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 69,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2023 57,793 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2023 57,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SSR tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre CONTINENTAL SSR TYRE

Pass 4 Jan 2021 49,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 49,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged RUBBER PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 43,538 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,440 miles

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

washers weak action

Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,449 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,223 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,313 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,672 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 CAU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MW11 CAU, 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 CAU registered?

MW11 CAU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is MW11 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW11 CAU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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