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RE11 CLU

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,737 mi
Last recorded108,737 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 CLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 108,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake warning light illuminated on dash /no faults found on test

Pass 3 Feb 2024 98,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 92,632 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 88,204 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2020 83,999 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,114 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 79,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,740 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 72,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,232 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 42,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 30,603 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 30,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 23,899 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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RE11 CLU 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 78.6%.

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 RE11 CLU, 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 RE11 CLU registered?

RE11 CLU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is RE11 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE11 CLU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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