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DV61 MZE

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,498 mi
Last recorded108,498 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 MZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 108,498 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 108,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2025 103,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 103,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 97,789 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 91,950 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,977 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 70,974 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,212 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 69,201 miles

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

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

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 7 Jan 2020 64,658 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 60,061 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 53,431 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 42,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,470 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 31,469 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 23,495 miles

Both front tyre tread, outer edges, 0mm. Nearside front tyre, punctured.

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 MZE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DV61 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

DV61 MZE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is DV61 MZE safe to buy?

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