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NL11 OAU

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,145 mi
Last recorded57,145 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 OAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 57,145 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 57,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 53,721 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn side to side (2.2.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2025 53,680 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn side to side (2.2.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2024 50,416 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2023 46,948 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 43,681 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,622 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,636 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 29,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,204 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,812 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 17,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,637 miles

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

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

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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NL11 OAU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 NL11 OAU, 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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NL11 OAU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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