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BL11 ELV

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,664 mi
Last recorded80,664 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 ELV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 80,664 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 73,938 miles

Rear Tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2021 66,424 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,048 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 24 Jun 2019 53,092 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 May 2018 46,087 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Jun 2017 39,836 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,525 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,724 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,247 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 21,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BL11 ELV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BL11 ELV, 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 BL11 ELV registered?

BL11 ELV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 June 2011.

Is BL11 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL11 ELV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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