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ET11 GNV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,896 mi
Last recorded110,896 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 GNV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 110,896 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 106,215 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 106,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 101,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 101,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 95,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2022 89,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 83,048 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,650 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,294 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 71,337 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 71,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,553 miles

small damage to front screen

Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,208 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,726 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 33,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,124 miles

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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ET11 GNV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ET11 GNV, 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 ET11 GNV registered?

ET11 GNV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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