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ND61 NVH

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,368 mi
Last recorded132,368 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND61 NVH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 132,368 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear bump stops broken

Fail 20 May 2026 132,368 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear bump stops broken

Pass 19 May 2025 128,722 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 128,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 118,683 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 118,675 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant is low

Pass 12 May 2023 105,859 miles

both front suspension arm bushes perished/worn

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 May 2023 105,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front suspension arm bushes perished/worn

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 87,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2022 87,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2021 71,798 miles

the nearside front plastic mudwing was rubbing the tyre

there is slight play in the offside steering siderod inner ball joint

Pass 17 Apr 2020 61,288 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 61,288 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 51,589 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,964 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever close to reserve end

Fail 3 Jul 2018 50,964 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever close to reserve end

Pass 1 Jul 2017 41,424 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 31,615 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 30,567 miles

engine cover fitted

rear wiper is split

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

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)

O/S front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ND61 NVH is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ND61 NVH, 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 ND61 NVH registered?

ND61 NVH is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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