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NU11 DBV

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,764 mi
Last recorded129,764 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 DBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 129,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Apr 2024 129,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Apr 2023 119,342 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 119,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 116,063 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 112,591 miles

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

TPMS warning on

under body shields fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 112,591 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS warning on

under body shields fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 110,395 miles

TPMS warning on

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

under body trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,554 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 104,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,593 miles

DSM trigger point not met.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread.

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer tread.

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Jan 2018 98,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe flex section broken away - unable to record any emissions (7.1.2)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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)

TPMS warning on

parking brake warning lamp on

tested under wet conditions

Pass 9 Aug 2016 86,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 71,459 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,746 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,014 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre inner & outer edges worn

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn

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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NU11 DBV 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 68.8%.

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 NU11 DBV, 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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NU11 DBV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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