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HV61 NMU

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,178 mi
Last recorded148,178 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 NMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 148,178 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 143,105 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 135,969 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,376 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 122,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,788 miles

Central couldn't fully inspect underside due to plastic covers

Central dash board indicates a fault with brake pads but on inspection all brake pads are fine

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing on outer side wall

Rear both rear tyres are getting close to legal limit

Fail 3 Jul 2019 116,788 miles

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

Central couldn't fully inspect underside due to plastic covers

Central dash board indicates a fault with brake pads but on inspection all brake pads are fine

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing on outer side wall

Rear both rear tyres are getting close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2018 113,109 miles

Central could not fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing on outer wall

Pass 11 Jul 2017 109,973 miles

Central Rear Both rear Tyres close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jul 2016 106,070 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded couldn't do full inspection due to covers (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged couldn't do full inspection due to covers (7.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 101,848 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 101,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly scrubbing outer edge.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,366 miles

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

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

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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HV61 NMU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HV61 NMU, 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 HV61 NMU registered?

HV61 NMU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 3 October 2011.

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