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BG11 MMV

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,987 mi
Last recorded152,987 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 MMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 152,987 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/ bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 149,272 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 149,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 144,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged chewed buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from os of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle chewed (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential slightly leaking transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 138,317 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2020 138,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 120,173 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2018 110,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,867 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 99,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,763 miles

Rear Oil leak DIFF ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 74,870 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,053 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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BG11 MMV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG11 MMV, 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 BG11 MMV registered?

BG11 MMV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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