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WR11 RAU

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,246 mi
Last recorded128,246 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR11 RAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 128,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 124,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,480 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 114,480 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 110,081 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,758 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 107,398 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 104,892 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front front tyre's have cracks due to age

Fail 16 May 2019 104,899 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front front tyre's have cracks due to age

Pass 17 May 2018 97,994 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 97,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,037 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,243 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,748 miles

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

n/s/f & rear washers inop

o/s/r tyre has a cut in tread

Fail 31 Mar 2015 71,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f & rear washers inop

o/s/r tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,717 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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WR11 RAU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WR11 RAU, 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 WR11 RAU registered?

WR11 RAU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is WR11 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR11 RAU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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