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N27 NLB

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,632 mi
Last recorded116,632 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 NLB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 116,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 116,632 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 111,051 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 103,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn very close to legal limit, tyre is also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 92,676 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 81,319 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 81,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,946 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 79,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 51,452 miles

Nearside 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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N27 NLB is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N27 NLB, 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 N27 NLB registered?

N27 NLB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is N27 NLB safe to buy?

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