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NV61 FCO

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,864 mi
Last recorded115,864 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 FCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 115,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 105,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 86,499 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,869 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 47,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 47,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front head light loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired caliper retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balled on edges also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 38,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 225/45 RF 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low also has nail ion tyre should repair 225/45 RF 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 225/45 RF 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 38,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 225/45 RF 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low also has nail ion tyre should repair 225/45 RF 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 225/45 RF 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,790 miles

Nearside Front has nail in tread wont repair 225/45/17

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (rack end) (2.2.B.1f)

unable to cheak N/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 21,475 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 18,888 miles

N/S front and rear tyre sidewalls perished

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 15,080 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 FCO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCO, 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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NV61 FCO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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