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VN11 XHG

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,459 mi
Last recorded123,459 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 XHG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 123,459 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 112,241 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 108,289 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 100,737 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,733 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,822 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rears all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 68,446 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,643 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,788 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 18,617 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 XHG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHG, 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 VN11 XHG registered?

VN11 XHG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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