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WF11 WVT

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

230,923 mi
Last recorded230,923 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF11 WVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 230,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 230,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 218,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 206,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 195,418 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 184,592 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 184,592 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 177,635 miles

both front tyres have signs of wear to edges but o k at test time

Pass 11 Jun 2019 164,368 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 164,368 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 156,683 miles

Handbrake warning light illuminated

Pass 16 May 2017 149,141 miles

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

brake pad warning on dash

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 May 2017 149,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pad warning on dash

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2016 143,427 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 133,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 133,571 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 102,048 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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WF11 WVT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WF11 WVT, 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 WF11 WVT registered?

WF11 WVT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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