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DU61 EKW

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,372 mi
Last recorded109,372 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 EKW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 109,372 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 109,357 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 103,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,657 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,415 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,053 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 55,288 miles

unable to see in brake pads

Fail 8 Jan 2019 55,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

unable to see in brake pads

Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,136 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,821 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,054 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DU61 EKW is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 DU61 EKW, 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 DU61 EKW registered?

DU61 EKW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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