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ML11 OVU

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,775 mi
Last recorded175,775 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 OVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 175,775 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 166,957 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2021 166,885 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 158,759 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both; starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 148,507 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 140,489 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 127,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel rim slight buckle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 May 2017 127,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 16 87v RFT (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel rim slight buckle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 111,414 miles

Impact damage to rear bumper

Pass 8 May 2015 98,107 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 98,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2014 87,266 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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ML11 OVU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML11 OVU, 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 ML11 OVU registered?

ML11 OVU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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