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BV61 AUE

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,506 mi
Last recorded85,506 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 AUE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 85,506 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 85,506 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 83,889 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 80,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 80,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 74,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 69,349 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,771 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 54,431 miles

Rear washer not working

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,593 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 36,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)

Rear washer not working

Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,948 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2014 20,515 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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BV61 AUE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV61 AUE, 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 BV61 AUE registered?

BV61 AUE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is BV61 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 AUE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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