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EA60 VBZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,141 mi
Last recorded107,141 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 107,141 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 107,096 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,998 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,733 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 92,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,663 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 82,737 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))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,465 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 75,465 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,045 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,386 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Nearside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Reversing lamps not working.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 47,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VBZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

EA60 VBZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 February 2011.

Is EA60 VBZ safe to buy?

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