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NV11 BSO

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,191 mi
Last recorded126,191 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 BSO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 126,191 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underneath on brakes and suspension

Pass 23 Sep 2025 117,860 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 112,824 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 28 Nov 2024 112,819 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 29 Nov 2023 111,242 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 111,242 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure flexi broken way (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,707 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,055 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 106,052 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 98,687 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 79,789 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 79,381 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear outer c.v boot split

Pass 5 Oct 2017 73,744 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE LOW (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,404 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,168 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,994 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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NV11 BSO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NV11 BSO, 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 NV11 BSO registered?

NV11 BSO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is NV11 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV11 BSO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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