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FL61 NWV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,025 mi
Last recorded177,025 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 NWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 177,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 177,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 167,006 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 161,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle under-covers present.

Fail 25 Aug 2023 161,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

vehicle under-covers present.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 146,503 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi pipe damaged/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 132,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top covers (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top covers (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some underside areas/items

Pass 21 Sep 2020 112,262 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both rear shock absorber covers broken

Pass 30 Sep 2019 103,947 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 88,468 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,148 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot slight roughness in top mount (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,831 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 55,828 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre punctured

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,901 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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FL61 NWV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL61 NWV, 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 FL61 NWV registered?

FL61 NWV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 October 2011.

Is FL61 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 NWV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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