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ST11 VVB

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,390 mi
Last recorded118,390 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 VVB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 118,390 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 112,399 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 102,726 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 105,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first joint by turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

emissions to low to register

Fail 7 Nov 2022 105,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam operates front fog lamps and vice versa (4.1.3 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively work randomly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first joint by turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,899 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 101,876 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,284 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,284 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 87,424 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,705 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,184 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 45,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 24,643 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 20,947 miles

engine covers fitted to car

seat belt not checked due to childseat fitted

undertrays fitted to car

Pass 27 Oct 2014 16,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST11 VVB is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST11 VVB, 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 ST11 VVB registered?

ST11 VVB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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