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DV61 FFW

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,074 mi
Last recorded88,074 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 FFW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 88,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 87,570 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened friction surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened friction surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2025 87,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened friction surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened friction surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 87,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 86,656 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,603 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 85,208 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 85,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlight not fitted correctly,But still secure and headlight aim still correct.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 63,105 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on the edges

front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Nov 2015 28,824 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 15,222 miles

Advivse both front and rear brake discs pitted where vehicle been standing on pitch.

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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DV61 FFW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FFW, 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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DV61 FFW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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