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EA61 ARZ

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,419 mi
Last recorded138,419 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 ARZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 138,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 135,874 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 133,241 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 128,221 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 126,278 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 126,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 115,286 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 115,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 108,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 99,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,420 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,448 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,916 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,482 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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EA61 ARZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA61 ARZ, 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 EA61 ARZ registered?

EA61 ARZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is EA61 ARZ safe to buy?

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