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PX61 ZNN

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,620 mi
Last recorded90,620 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 ZNN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 90,620 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 90,192 miles

Nearside Front headlamp levelling control lever broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 90,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front headlamp levelling control lever broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 87,710 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 87,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 80,574 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 80,574 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 72,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 72,078 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 66,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 62,248 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 62,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,743 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 55,743 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 48,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 28,834 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 17,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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PX61 ZNN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX61 ZNN, 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 PX61 ZNN registered?

PX61 ZNN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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