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GV11 PUU

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,707 mi
Last recorded148,707 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 PUU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 148,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 148,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 141,672 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 134,197 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 134,197 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 133,855 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 133,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 133,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 129,388 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 129,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 125,084 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 123,353 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 116,894 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/side front tyre worn on outer

tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 112,602 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 112,602 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 96,064 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 96,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,117 miles

both N/S/F and O/S/F suspension bump stops perished.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 74,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both N/S/F and O/S/F suspension bump stops perished.

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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GV11 PUU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GV11 PUU, 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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GV11 PUU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 August 2011.

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