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PY11 AHL

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,509 mi
Last recorded119,509 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 AHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 119,509 miles

Noise at rear possibility rear differential

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 114,015 miles

Whining noise rear possibly rear differential.

Fail 17 Feb 2025 114,015 miles

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

Whining noise rear possibly rear differential.

Pass 14 Feb 2024 105,216 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 105,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 93,440 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 93,434 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,984 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 71,407 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 63,875 miles

front tyres worn on edges and have slight tread seperation

Pass 7 Feb 2019 53,560 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 42,675 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 33,325 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,296 miles

both front tyres have cracking to tread

Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,377 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 15,377 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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PY11 AHL is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PY11 AHL, 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 PY11 AHL registered?

PY11 AHL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 May 2011.

Is PY11 AHL safe to buy?

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