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PY11 VNS

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,278 mi
Last recorded109,278 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 VNS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 109,278 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 108,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 108,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front upper arm as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 104,441 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 100,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 98,051 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 95,305 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,401 miles

undertrays

Pass 7 Feb 2019 87,793 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,482 miles

Under Bonnet Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,921 miles

Front bonnet latch stiff in operation- difficult to open bonnet

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,041 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 31,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,233 miles

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 VNS is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNS, 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 PY11 VNS registered?

PY11 VNS is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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