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RF11 VCT

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,814 mi
Last recorded69,814 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 VCT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 69,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 66,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 63,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 61,100 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 61,045 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits lambda (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,649 miles

nsf body damage

Pass 18 Mar 2020 47,865 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,359 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,670 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 37,552 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,397 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 20,078 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 16,782 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre

small cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

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 VCT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

RF11 VCT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2011.

Is RF11 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF11 VCT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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