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FV61 RVP

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,283 mi
Last recorded95,283 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 RVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 95,283 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 94,518 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 93,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,123 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 93,123 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 92,701 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,827 miles

coolant level looks to be very low

n/s rear tyre worn very low

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 7 May 2019 73,848 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

run flat and none run flat tyres both fitted on different axles

Pass 9 May 2018 65,841 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 61,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,987 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 34,301 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 28,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSF tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 28,930 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSF tyre worn on edges

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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FV61 RVP is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FV61 RVP, 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 FV61 RVP registered?

FV61 RVP is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is FV61 RVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 RVP 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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