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VX11 FCC

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,326 mi
Last recorded114,326 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX11 FCC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 114,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 9 Oct 2025 114,326 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,913 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 110,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 106,430 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 100,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 94,906 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 78,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 60,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 39,501 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,123 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,963 miles

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

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 FCC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FCC, 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 FCC registered?

VX11 FCC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2011.

Is VX11 FCC safe to buy?

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