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DV61 CZE

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,013 mi
Last recorded128,013 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 CZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 128,013 miles

Nearside Front headlight misty

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2024 127,811 miles

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

condensation in near side headlight and offside headlight

Pass 24 Oct 2023 119,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside condensation inside headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust tube adrift

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 111,619 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust tube adrift

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Oct 2021 101,444 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 92,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,566 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjusment (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips/cracks. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,368 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,265 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,241 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,094 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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DV61 CZE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DV61 CZE, 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 DV61 CZE registered?

DV61 CZE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is DV61 CZE safe to buy?

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