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WN11 VFC

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,297 mi
Last recorded168,297 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN11 VFC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 168,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine and under covers fitted

multiple chip on screen

Fail 18 Oct 2023 168,297 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine and under covers fitted

multiple chip on screen

Fail 20 Apr 2023 163,918 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both side not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (4.7.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose from flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2022 154,891 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

chip on screen

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 May 2022 154,891 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

chip on screen

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2021 141,753 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Feb 2021 141,753 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2019 129,521 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes and both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine and under covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

multiple chip on screen

Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,404 miles

emission too clean to detect

Pass 23 Jul 2017 115,842 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2017 115,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 103,009 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 103,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,265 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,426 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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WN11 VFC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WN11 VFC, 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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WN11 VFC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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