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NL61 ZWH

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,210 mi
Last recorded94,210 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 ZWH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 94,210 miles

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,272 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,296 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 76,352 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,495 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 69,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,157 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,041 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,257 miles

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 14 Mar 2016 38,257 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,849 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,245 miles

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 ZWH is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NL61 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

NL61 ZWH is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is NL61 ZWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 ZWH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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