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OV11 RTU

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,191 mi
Last recorded173,191 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 RTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 173,191 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 163,822 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2024 162,143 miles

Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 150,041 miles

front number plate deteriorated-front tyres wearing low-rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Apr 2023 150,024 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 148,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2022 148,895 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 145,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 143,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 142,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2019 142,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2018 136,142 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 127,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking and heavily worn on inside edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking and heavily worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 26 Mar 2016 120,193 miles

both rear tyres, tread cracked and perished

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view of engine compartment

Fail 26 Mar 2016 120,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres, tread cracked and perished

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view of engine compartment

Fail 17 Mar 2015 103,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,854 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 92,726 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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OV11 RTU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White 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 OV11 RTU, 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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OV11 RTU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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