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NA11 BUV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,020 mi
Last recorded84,020 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA11 BUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 84,020 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 59,259 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 59,259 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 54,543 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 54,543 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,057 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,640 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 35,555 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 28,581 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 23,288 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,397 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,817 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 27,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 27,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,368 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 13,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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NA11 BUV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NA11 BUV, 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 NA11 BUV registered?

NA11 BUV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is NA11 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA11 BUV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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