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NG11 BYM

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,878 mi
Last recorded79,878 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG11 BYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 79,878 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 77,138 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 77,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 72,123 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 66,871 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,972 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 57,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 54,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 54,223 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 47,500 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 41,362 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,625 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 32,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,366 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,046 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 22,046 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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NG11 BYM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc 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 NG11 BYM, 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 NG11 BYM registered?

NG11 BYM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is NG11 BYM safe to buy?

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