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WG11 UBO

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,848 mi
Last recorded171,848 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 UBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 171,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 167,962 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 167,896 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 167,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 160,381 miles

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

Near side front and off side front suspension bump stops broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 160,381 miles

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

Near side front and off side front suspension bump stops broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 146,601 miles

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

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

Trims covering testable items

Fail 18 Jul 2022 146,601 miles

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

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

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

Trims covering testable items

Pass 29 Jul 2021 137,166 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 123,080 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 123,079 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,114 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,394 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 40,390 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,754 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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WG11 UBO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red 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 WG11 UBO, 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 WG11 UBO registered?

WG11 UBO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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