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EA60 VEP

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,818 mi
Last recorded89,818 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA60 VEP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 89,818 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 89,520 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 84,536 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 75,922 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 75,922 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,585 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 70,584 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 62,837 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 62,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 55,367 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,035 miles

0 opacity reading at time of test

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 50,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

0 opacity reading at time of test

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Pass 4 May 2016 42,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 21,383 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 20,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 20,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VEP is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VEP, 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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EA60 VEP is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 February 2011.

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