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BV61 AYN

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,230 mi
Last recorded86,230 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 AYN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 86,230 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 86,228 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect b oth (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 78,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 72,513 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 72,512 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,111 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 67,777 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 63,041 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2019 55,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 49,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking and perishing in tread patterns (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn and cracking in treads and has cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking and perishing in treads (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 43,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,245 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,233 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,158 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 AYN is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AYN, 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 AYN registered?

BV61 AYN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BV61 AYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 AYN 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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