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EF60 VBN

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,339 mi
Last recorded161,339 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 VBN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 161,339 miles

Front oil leak

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2024 148,031 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 148,031 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 135,980 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 135,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 130,035 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,586 miles

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Fail 23 Feb 2021 121,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,903 miles

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Fail 21 Jan 2020 111,903 miles

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 100,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 98,453 miles

Nearside Rear x2 child seat fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2018 98,453 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear x2 child seat fitted

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,599 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 65,502 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,581 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 44,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 35,732 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EF60 VBN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF60 VBN, 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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EF60 VBN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 February 2011.

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