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Y7 CXR

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,062 mi
Last recorded84,062 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 CXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 84,062 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 80,080 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 80,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,911 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front top suspension mounts play/lift

Fail 9 Nov 2023 74,911 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front top suspension mounts play/lift

Pass 17 Oct 2022 61,847 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 46,371 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 46,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,308 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 33,935 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,674 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 17,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 13,346 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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Y7 CXR is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y7 CXR, 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 Y7 CXR registered?

Y7 CXR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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