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MW11 DME

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,671 mi
Last recorded175,671 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW11 DME
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 175,671 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 168,250 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 168,250 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 168,128 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 158,294 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 146,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 140,800 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 140,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 136,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 118,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Feb 2018 93,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

possible fault developing with traction control as info menu shows up on startup ,however traction control ,override button and warning lights function as intended with no warning lights staying on

Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,289 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 41,059 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,984 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 DME is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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