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VU11 XUJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,339 mi
Last recorded120,339 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 XUJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 120,339 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 114,749 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2024 107,606 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside park brake effort lower than offside

Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,373 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside also treads starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside park brake effort lower than offside

Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,234 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2021 85,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 80,238 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,287 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Jul 2019 73,287 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,939 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 49,996 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2016 40,261 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,563 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 13 Jun 2014 22,523 miles

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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VU11 XUJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VU11 XUJ, 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 VU11 XUJ registered?

VU11 XUJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 August 2011.

Is VU11 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU11 XUJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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