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NU61 UAK

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,039 mi
Last recorded129,039 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 UAK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 129,039 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 129,014 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 128,427 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 127,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 126,745 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 126,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 125,058 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 125,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 123,922 miles

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

air leak under bonnet offside

Pass 11 Dec 2019 122,826 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 116,236 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 116,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 108,938 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,293 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,642 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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NU61 UAK 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 75%.

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 NU61 UAK, 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 NU61 UAK registered?

NU61 UAK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is NU61 UAK safe to buy?

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