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EA61 NHO

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,392 mi
Last recorded139,392 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 NHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 139,392 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 139,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 133,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 126,432 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,018 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 108,751 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 106,454 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 103,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,932 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,653 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,898 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 67,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 67,104 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NHO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA61 NHO?

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What year was EA61 NHO registered?

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

Is EA61 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 NHO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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