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DU11 WUV

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,335 mi
Last recorded137,335 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 WUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 137,335 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 133,338 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 130,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 127,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 123,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre cracking.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both ( 2 mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 118,643 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 118,551 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 114,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 114,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 109,563 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 109,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 102,628 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 102,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 95,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,847 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,058 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 80,058 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,473 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 WUV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU11 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

DU11 WUV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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