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ST11 VVF

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,034 mi
Last recorded163,034 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 163,034 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 163,034 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 157,822 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 149,810 miles

exhaust front flexi joint corroded/burst

Pass 22 Nov 2022 136,907 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 136,907 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi joint corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 130,781 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 126,586 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 126,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 120,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to check brake pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,507 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,403 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,380 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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ST11 VVF is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST11 VVF registered?

ST11 VVF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2011.

Is ST11 VVF safe to buy?

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