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DV61 VBL

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,033 mi
Last recorded77,033 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 VBL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 77,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 74,519 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 74,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 71,413 miles

Offside registration plate lamp light intensity reduced

Fail 12 Jul 2024 71,413 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside registration plate lamp light intensity reduced

Pass 19 Jul 2023 66,351 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jul 2023 66,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,706 miles

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))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 61,706 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 10 Sep 2021 55,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 47,956 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 43,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 37,996 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 32,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2017 32,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,652 miles

(unable to inspect all components) vehicle fitted with engine under-trays and under-floor covers

Pass 29 Oct 2014 22,453 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 VBL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue 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 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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