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NL61 TLY

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,370 mi
Last recorded43,370 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 TLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 43,370 miles

coolant leak from coolant housing on back of engine

Fail 5 Jan 2019 43,370 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant leak from coolant housing on back of engine

Pass 27 Dec 2017 34,114 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 27,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 19,974 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 15,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

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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NL61 TLY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NL61 TLY, 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 NL61 TLY registered?

NL61 TLY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is NL61 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 TLY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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