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WU11 ZSG

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

228,761 mi
Last recorded228,761 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 ZSG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 228,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

start/stop warning on dash

Pass 12 Mar 2025 220,946 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2024 215,624 miles

exhaust flexi section poor condition

rear brake pad wear sensor broken and adrift (o/s)

slight play both lower rear outer suspension rose joints (rear of two)

Pass 8 Feb 2023 203,208 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 203,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 197,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 194,246 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 188,704 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 188,703 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 174,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 167,016 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2018 166,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F Tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 5 Feb 2017 158,438 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 142,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 142,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 120,233 miles

Both rear tyres balled on inner edge, cords will be exposed soon.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

securing nuts missing from exhaust mount, exhaust still secure.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 94,099 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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WU11 ZSG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 WU11 ZSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU11 ZSG registered?

WU11 ZSG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is WU11 ZSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU11 ZSG 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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