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BV11 YVU

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,554 mi
Last recorded99,554 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV11 YVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 99,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 95,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 95,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tyre pressure monitor light on <red light>

Pass 22 Jul 2023 89,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 89,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 82,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 75,603 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 69,362 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 30 Jul 2020 69,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,979 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,391 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,754 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,792 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 24,018 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 20,686 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 20,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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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BV11 YVU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV11 YVU, 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 BV11 YVU registered?

BV11 YVU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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