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YX11 ZFU

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,967 mi
Last recorded87,967 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 ZFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 87,967 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 75,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 75,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 68,794 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 62,913 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 58,128 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 54,567 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 54,567 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated latch (3.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 51,398 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 45,951 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 40,920 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 36,152 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 30,800 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 30,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,895 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 20,859 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,484 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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YX11 ZFU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YX11 ZFU, 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 YX11 ZFU registered?

YX11 ZFU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is YX11 ZFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX11 ZFU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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