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NV11 UZK

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,311 mi
Last recorded164,311 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 UZK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 164,311 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 153,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 137,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine tray fitted & covers

Fail 28 May 2024 137,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine tray fitted & covers

Pass 7 Jun 2023 121,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 121,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 112,080 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 112,079 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam NO LOW BEAM NO HIGH BEAM NO SIDE LIGHTS NO HAZARDS NO INDICATORS NO NO PLATE LIGHTS NO STOP LIGHTS AIR BAG LIGHTS ON TYRE WORNING LIGHTS ON REVERSE LIGHTS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 100,019 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection of underside of vehicle due protective under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2020 80,025 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broke (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection of underside of vehicle due protective under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 63,338 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 58,403 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,370 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 47,874 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test.

Pass 7 Feb 2015 41,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,900 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 UZK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UZK, 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 UZK registered?

NV11 UZK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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