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NL11 UYS

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,990 mi
Last recorded137,990 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 UYS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 137,990 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 133,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 133,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 125,876 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 118,621 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 116,457 miles

Nearside number plate lamp dull

Pass 22 Dec 2020 116,018 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 114,456 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 111,248 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,678 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 105,934 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 105,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both coroaded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 102,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 96,035 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2014 61,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UYS is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UYS, 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 UYS is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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