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DA11 VRR

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

149,480 mi
Last recorded149,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 VRR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 149,480 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 149,478 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner Bead Area (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 134,071 miles

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Fail 15 Jan 2022 134,071 miles

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 132,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Stepping Inner Edge

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre's Wearing Edges

Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,224 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 111,212 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 102,481 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 102,476 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,941 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,544 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 25 May 2016 88,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,027 miles

front tyres not runflat

Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres not runflat

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 67,232 miles

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)

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

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

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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DA11 VRR is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DA11 VRR, 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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DA11 VRR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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