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AV11 NZC

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,612 mi
Last recorded111,612 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 NZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 111,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 102,166 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 102,166 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 92,666 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 88,521 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 80,691 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,843 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,734 miles

Both front tyres wearing onedges

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 48,660 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,425 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV11 NZC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV11 NZC, 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 AV11 NZC registered?

AV11 NZC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is AV11 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV11 NZC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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