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VX11 BZK

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,825 mi
Last recorded81,825 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX11 BZK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,825 miles

advise both rear tyres condition

advise tpm light on dash

Fail 21 Feb 2023 81,815 miles

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

advise both rear tyres condition

advise tpm light on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,102 miles

advise exhaust front flexi requires replacing

advise oil leak

advise park brake travel/performance

Fail 24 Mar 2022 75,102 miles

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

advise exhaust front flexi requires replacing

advise oil leak

advise park brake travel/performance

Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,227 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 60,741 miles

Bonnet release handle damaged but still usable

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,340 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 53,100 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 44,775 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 44,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,893 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 38,889 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 30,484 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,387 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 19,526 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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VX11 BZK 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 66.7%.

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 VX11 BZK, 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 VX11 BZK registered?

VX11 BZK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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