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2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,662 mi
Last recorded166,662 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 FTP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 166,662 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 166,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 161,407 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn lower to inside

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 161,407 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & nail in leaking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn lower to inside

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 151,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & Faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multi in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & Faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2023 151,532 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side barely 10kgs (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & Faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multi in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 143,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 137,842 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 134,075 miles

parking brake just made minimum requirements

Pass 24 May 2019 130,767 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 120,448 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 109,232 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 109,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 99,210 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2016 99,210 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 87,829 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 76,880 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 FTP is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FTP, 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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NV11 FTP is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 3 June 2011.

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