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NA11 VLR

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,258 mi
Last recorded107,258 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA11 VLR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 107,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 107,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 97,432 miles

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

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)

mil light on

Fail 5 Apr 2018 97,422 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated likely to be misread for a different letter (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowest point 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowest point 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowest point 2mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake shows a fault on dash

mil light on

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,563 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 75,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,433 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VLR is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLR, 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 NA11 VLR registered?

NA11 VLR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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