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VN11 CZX

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,756 mi
Last recorded148,756 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 CZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 148,756 miles

Rear sport silencer fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2024 144,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 133,232 miles

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

Nearside parking brake requires adjustment soon

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2023 133,211 miles

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

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

Nearside parking brake requires adjustment soon

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2022 127,513 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 123,665 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 112,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 95,510 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,999 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 81,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 74,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

undertray insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,944 miles

trays & covers fitted nail in offside rear tyre / nearside jacking point missing

Fail 6 Oct 2015 62,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

trays & covers fitted nail in offside rear tyre / nearside jacking point missing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,462 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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VN11 CZX 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 VN11 CZX, 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 VN11 CZX registered?

VN11 CZX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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