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BL11 UVK

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,103 mi
Last recorded96,103 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 UVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 96,103 miles

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2025 93,691 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 90,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 85,489 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 82,647 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 82,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 78,724 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,104 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 76,104 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working leaking from rear of washer jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 61,724 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 61,724 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 55,584 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 55,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,056 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,126 miles

Nearside Front tyre has puncher repair on edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre nail

boot full at time of test

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some underneath components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,625 miles

zero reading on smoke test

Fail 6 Mar 2015 32,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

zero reading on smoke test

Pass 30 May 2014 25,748 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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BL11 UVK is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL11 UVK, 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

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What year was BL11 UVK registered?

BL11 UVK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2011.

Is BL11 UVK safe to buy?

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