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AV61 NZR

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,160 mi
Last recorded62,160 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 NZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 62,160 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 55,296 miles

Nearside Rear Diff seal leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2023 51,497 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 45,492 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 41,405 miles

coolant bottle empty

Pass 2 Nov 2020 36,205 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 28,863 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,443 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 18,675 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 12,827 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 12,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 3,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 3,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AV61 NZR is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV61 NZR, 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

How do I check the history of AV61 NZR?

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What year was AV61 NZR registered?

AV61 NZR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is AV61 NZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 NZR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV61 NZR have outstanding finance?

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