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RF11 ARZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,446 mi
Last recorded97,446 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 ARZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 97,446 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 92,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,035 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,174 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 81,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,744 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,202 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,976 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 59,989 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 53,795 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre have slight cut to the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 7 Aug 2015 37,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,856 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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RF11 ARZ 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 RF11 ARZ, 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 RF11 ARZ registered?

RF11 ARZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 August 2011.

Is RF11 ARZ safe to buy?

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