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BV61 OBW

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,649 mi
Last recorded119,649 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 119,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 101,615 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 101,611 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Top suspension mount noisy/rough

Pass 28 Nov 2022 93,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 93,225 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 83,133 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 74,759 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 65,577 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 65,577 miles

Hand brake has long travel

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 53,745 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 43,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,895 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 26,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Slight play in inner rack joint

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 26,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Slight play in inner rack joint

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,941 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 OBW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

BV61 OBW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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