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EA60 UZL

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,799 mi
Last recorded140,799 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA60 UZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 140,799 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 114,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 98,202 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 98,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 96,309 miles

Engine under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Registration lights, lenses damaged, affected light output

Pass 31 Jan 2020 93,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 93,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative bulb replaced (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 86,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Drive coupling split.

Fail 7 Feb 2019 86,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Drive coupling split.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16, tyre replaced (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 75,734 miles

brake pad light on

Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,360 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,929 miles

Engine covers fitted unable to inspect certain components

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

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

Slight brake bind on Nearside front wheel

Under trays fitted unable to inspect certain components

Uneven brake pad wear across front wheels

Fail 8 Feb 2016 51,929 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine covers fitted unable to inspect certain components

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

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

Slight brake bind on Nearside front wheel

Under trays fitted unable to inspect certain components

Uneven brake pad wear across front wheels

Pass 4 Feb 2015 36,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 27,896 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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EA60 UZL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA60 UZL, 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 EA60 UZL registered?

EA60 UZL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 February 2011.

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