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DV61 ZZF

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,625 mi
Last recorded152,625 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 ZZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 152,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 152,620 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 141,040 miles

Nearside 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 15 Nov 2023 112,987 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 112,987 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 106,751 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2022 106,748 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake disc backplate (1.1.21 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 101,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 92,970 miles

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

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

rear wiper does not clear rear window

Fail 14 Nov 2020 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 tyres inner edge ply/cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside day light running light in/op

rear wiper does not clear rear window

Pass 9 May 2019 77,967 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 77,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 69,139 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 69,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Sep 2017 63,879 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,583 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm and perished - no cords exposed

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,688 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 45,688 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,625 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 ZZF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

DV61 ZZF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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