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OUI 14

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,855 mi
Last recorded112,855 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 14
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 112,855 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 108,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearing acceptable limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2025 98,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 102,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearing wear bands and slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2024 102,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearing wear bands and slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 90,891 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 95,227 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 83,356 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 83,356 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 92,683 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 74,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside handbrake low effort

Fail 30 Mar 2022 74,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside handbrake low effort

Pass 2 Jun 2021 88,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,925 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 65,923 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension Damper Dust cover split

Nearside Front Washer jet slightly weak ( partially blocked)

Nearside Front Wiper blade starting to smear

Nearside Rear Suspension Damper Dust cover/ Bump stop split

Offside Front Suspension Damper Dust cover split

Offside Front Washer jet slightly weak ( partially blocked)

Offside Front Wiper blade starting to smear

Offside Rear Suspension Damper Dust cover/ Bump stop split

Pass 5 Mar 2020 60,453 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 79,208 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 79,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,788 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 78,604 miles

EML ON

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front headlight cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2018 43,447 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 43,440 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 23 Oct 2017 72,637 miles

mil light on

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,893 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,243 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,295 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 21,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,118 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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OUI 14 is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUI 14, 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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OUI 14 is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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