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NS04 NES

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,967 mi
Last recorded41,967 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNS04 NES
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 41,967 miles

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

advise both front shock absorber covers, deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2025 34,373 miles

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

N/s headlight condensated.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 28,741 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 24,950 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 24,950 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 23,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 22,480 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 21,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 20,925 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 20,432 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 20,432 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,749 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 18,749 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 14,865 miles

Wet test

Pass 10 Sep 2014 10,386 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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NS04 NES is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NS04 NES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NS04 NES registered?

NS04 NES is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is NS04 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for NS04 NES shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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