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NV60 FKA

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,657 mi
Last recorded156,657 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV60 FKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 156,657 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 156,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished

Pass 9 Dec 2024 144,530 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi deteriorated and blowing and exhaust slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear nsr shocker bump stop perished

Fail 9 Dec 2024 144,526 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake warning on dash (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi deteriorated and blowing and exhaust slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear nsr shocker bump stop perished

Pass 19 Dec 2023 133,290 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 133,287 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 122,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,736 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,907 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 97,905 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 85,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 76,994 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 68,778 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2017 68,778 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,631 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,221 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 38,369 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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NV60 FKA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NV60 FKA, 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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NV60 FKA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 January 2011.

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