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PE11 EXL

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,260 mi
Last recorded104,260 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 EXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 104,260 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 104,260 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 91,684 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 91,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 81,704 miles

Front tyres wearing heavily on outer treads

Fail 12 Apr 2022 81,704 miles

Front tyres wearing heavily on outer treads

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 80,502 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 78,075 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 78,075 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,438 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge [3mm centre]

Pass 21 Apr 2018 62,639 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 53,561 miles

Washers weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 44,337 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,298 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 1 May 2014 603,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PE11 EXL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PE11 EXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE11 EXL registered?

PE11 EXL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is PE11 EXL safe to buy?

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