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WN11 VFL

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,404 mi
Last recorded145,404 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN11 VFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 145,404 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 145,404 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 142,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 140,892 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 140,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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 14 Mar 2023 138,315 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 134,170 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 131,518 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 131,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 128,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre going on outer egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear slight buckled wheel

under trays

Pass 8 Mar 2019 123,429 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low

front discs are lipped

Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,771 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,297 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,391 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 71,391 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,161 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,790 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 43,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VFL is a 2011 BMW 116 in White 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 WN11 VFL, 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 WN11 VFL registered?

WN11 VFL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 April 2011.

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