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RO11 PZX

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,845 mi
Last recorded132,845 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 PZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 132,845 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 116,618 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 116,618 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 99,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 205/50/17 89w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 99,017 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 205/50/17 89w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,948 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 rear seat ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just on legal limit tread reading 2-3mm left 205/50 17 89w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,535 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 61,843 miles

rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 24 Nov 2020 61,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 18 May 2019 48,470 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 48,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 41,561 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine sills and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 35,247 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 35,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on legal limit . 205 50 17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake pad lining aprox 3.5mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit aged and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml come on during emissions test

Pass 16 May 2016 28,450 miles

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

Wear on front tyre edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,369 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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RO11 PZX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RO11 PZX, 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 RO11 PZX registered?

RO11 PZX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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