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ML11 VUC

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,315 mi
Last recorded54,315 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 54,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 49,880 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded has surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded has surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc pitted due to being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 48,604 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 48,604 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 46,813 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 44,807 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 44,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 37,566 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 33,109 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 32,391 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 30,725 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

under cover fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,295 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 25,329 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 18,999 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm and is perished

offside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm and is perished

Fail 23 May 2014 18,997 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm and is perished

offside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm and is 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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ML11 VUC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

ML11 VUC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is ML11 VUC safe to buy?

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