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AK57 AVA

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,318 mi
Last recorded151,318 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 AVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 151,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 151,318 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Dec 2023 138,079 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 126,017 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 126,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 119,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 110,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2019 106,274 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2018 99,749 miles

Both front wheel rims and o/s/r have damage

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,356 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 70,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,963 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,149 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,552 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,251 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Nail in offside rear tyre

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATES A FAULT.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AK57 AVA is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK57 AVA, 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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AK57 AVA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 February 2011.

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