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PE11 MXW

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,915 mi
Last recorded146,915 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 MXW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 146,915 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH OM INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2026 146,912 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH OM INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 134,979 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 134,979 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 124,606 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 117,450 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 117,450 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tpms light on.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 106,124 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 106,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 102,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 102,878 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 96,738 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Fail 22 Mar 2021 96,738 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,854 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to testing

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,947 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls repaired

Offside rear tyre outer wall repaired

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Undercovers fitted unable to fully assess front to rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Mar 2019 75,947 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative Both (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls repaired

Offside rear tyre outer wall repaired

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Undercovers fitted unable to fully assess front to rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,446 miles

Undercovers fitted unable to fully assess front to rear brake pipes

Fail 23 Mar 2018 66,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Undercovers fitted unable to fully assess front to rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,989 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 55,989 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,099 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

OSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,874 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 18,874 miles

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

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

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 MXW is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MXW, 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 PE11 MXW registered?

PE11 MXW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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