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W99 DCB

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,996 mi
Last recorded127,996 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW99 DCB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 127,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear edges

Pass 16 Jan 2025 119,620 miles

Offside Front Lower exhaust flexi deteriorated,movement in exhaust system

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 Front slight chip windscreen

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 109,911 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearing indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight chip to windscreen

Offside Inner exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2024 109,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearing indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight chip to windscreen

Offside Inner exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,414 miles

Offside Front slight chip to windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2023 98,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both n/s/f and o/s/f headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight chip to windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,801 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,161 miles

Front Front tyres slightly scrubbed on edges.

Fail 22 Jan 2021 79,161 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Front tyres slightly scrubbed on edges.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 64,810 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 64,810 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect both spaced incorrectly (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,297 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2017 50,834 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,210 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 46,210 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,687 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 23,626 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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W99 DCB is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W99 DCB, 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 W99 DCB registered?

W99 DCB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 February 2011.

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