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NIL 5550

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,386 mi
Last recorded58,386 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 5550
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 58,386 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 58,385 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 54,419 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 48,684 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 42,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 36,702 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle fitted with undertray ,restricting inspection of testable items

Pass 4 Mar 2021 32,110 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 28,837 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 28,343 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 26,256 miles

nearside front wheel arch liner loose/damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2017 23,749 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 20,855 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 18,158 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 18,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 14,829 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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NIL 5550 is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NIL 5550, 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 NIL 5550 registered?

NIL 5550 is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is NIL 5550 safe to buy?

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