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X11 XBM

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,570 mi
Last recorded144,570 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 XBM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 144,570 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 82,942 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 139,134 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 75,355 miles

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

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 18 Sep 2023 134,191 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 134,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,602 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 129,882 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 54,485 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 121,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,800 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 108,570 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,106 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 63,690 miles

nearside front brake heat shield slightly distorted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 50,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,908 miles

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear puncture repair close to tyre wall

vehicle fitted with engine covers and under trays

Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,195 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn to 3mm

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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X11 XBM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X11 XBM, 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 X11 XBM registered?

X11 XBM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is X11 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X11 XBM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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