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KV11 NAU

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,211 mi
Last recorded185,211 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 NAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 185,211 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 178,199 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 155,906 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

service due on dash

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2023 155,893 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

service due on dash

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2022 146,026 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

service due on dash

Pass 15 Dec 2021 136,958 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

service due on dash

Fail 15 Dec 2021 136,958 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

service due on dash

Pass 17 Dec 2020 126,233 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 118,556 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

service light on dash

Fail 10 Dec 2019 118,556 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

engine covers and under trays fitted

service light on dash

Pass 18 Dec 2018 105,886 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 93,516 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 81,459 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,327 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 60,407 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2014 60,407 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 52,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 52,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KV11 NAU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KV11 NAU, 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 KV11 NAU registered?

KV11 NAU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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