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NV61 EZR

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,073 mi
Last recorded104,073 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 EZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 104,073 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on indicating low pressure

Fail 1 Nov 2023 104,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on indicating low pressure

Pass 3 Nov 2022 99,923 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 99,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 94,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,729 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 82,827 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage plastic outer casing missing.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears just above legal limit. (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 82,722 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage plastic outer casing missing.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears just above legal limit. (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 69,191 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 59,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,484 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,242 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 24,554 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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NV61 EZR is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NV61 EZR, 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 NV61 EZR registered?

NV61 EZR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 10 December 2011.

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