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EY11 VLV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,010 mi
Last recorded78,010 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 VLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 78,010 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 78,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 81,442 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 57,643 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 54,149 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 54,069 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 47,721 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 44,928 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 44,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,586 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 35,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,227 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 27,324 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 23,294 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 23,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 19,071 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 18,890 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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EY11 VLV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY11 VLV, 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

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What year was EY11 VLV registered?

EY11 VLV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is EY11 VLV safe to buy?

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