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PN11 YXV

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,297 mi
Last recorded100,297 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN11 YXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side mirror glass deteriorated but not seriously affecting view to rear

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

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

offside rear abs ring shows signs of contact with the wheel speed sensor

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated and insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2025 100,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side mirror glass deteriorated but not seriously affecting view to rear

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

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

offside rear abs ring shows signs of contact with the wheel speed sensor

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated and insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2024 96,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

aftermarket fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust heatshield deteriorated and insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2024 96,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake has reduced effort

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

aftermarket fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust heatshield deteriorated and insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2023 92,709 miles

Hand brake only just passed with 17%

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and its a run flat type tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,101 miles

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

drives door mirror case taped

ns/f...os/r...tyres are run flat type and cracking

tyre pressure light on

Fail 3 Oct 2022 83,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drives door mirror case taped

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

ns/f...os/r...tyres are run flat type and cracking

tyre pressure light on

Pass 20 Oct 2021 76,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear body has slight damage

Pass 23 May 2019 76,458 miles

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

brake pad sensors disconnected - light on

Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,923 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 71,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,092 miles

Nearside Rear has inner tyre wall damage

nearside front tyre has wall damage

rear diff weeping oil

Fail 5 Apr 2017 64,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear has inner tyre wall damage

nearside front tyre has wall damage

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,954 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted front to rear obscuring under body components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges.

offside front tyre perished/cracking

slight oil leak from rear diff

vehicle identification stickers in drivers door shut, damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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PN11 YXV is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PN11 YXV, 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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PN11 YXV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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