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DU11 JVA

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,159 mi
Last recorded97,159 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 JVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2024 97,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 91,525 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 91,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 85,035 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,994 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,836 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,874 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,593 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,606 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 40,917 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 29,469 miles

Vehicle has mixed winter/summer tyres fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,158 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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DU11 JVA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DU11 JVA, 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 DU11 JVA registered?

DU11 JVA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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