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VE11 TFO

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,045 mi
Last recorded127,045 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 TFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 127,045 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

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

Offside Front Drivers seat head rest/restraint missing

Fail 23 Aug 2022 127,044 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Also failed parking brake efficiency (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light displayed (parking/brake fluid/brake pads)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat head rest/restraint missing

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 113,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 113,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 106,434 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 106,433 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,674 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,478 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 83,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,218 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,691 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,315 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,243 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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VE11 TFO is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE11 TFO, 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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VE11 TFO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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