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BV61 AYU

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,006 mi
Last recorded137,006 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 AYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 137,006 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 133,112 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 118,178 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 118,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,149 miles

Offside Front tyre split on outer side wall quite deep but not deep enough to see inner cords 205/50/17

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,046 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 86,046 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,363 miles

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

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

uneven wear both front tyres

Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,096 miles

Front tyres warn on edges

Rear tyres warn inner edges

Fail 9 Mar 2017 57,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres warn on edges

Rear tyres warn inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 29,731 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 29,731 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 AYU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV61 AYU, 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 BV61 AYU registered?

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

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