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ML11 VTV

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,006 mi
Last recorded88,006 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 VTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,006 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 88,003 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 86,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 84,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,983 miles

emission test just met

Pass 3 May 2022 75,610 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 70,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 59,367 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 57,888 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 57,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 47,933 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

undertrays

wet test carried out

Fail 2 Mar 2018 47,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

undertrays

wet test carried out

Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,654 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,636 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,737 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)

both front tyres worn outer edges

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 VTV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ML11 VTV, 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 ML11 VTV registered?

ML11 VTV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is ML11 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML11 VTV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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