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OV11 UCU

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,847 mi
Last recorded161,847 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 UCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 161,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 161,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 151,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 151,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 139,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 130,029 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 121,481 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 115,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 110,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 110,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 105,561 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 97,778 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,301 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,461 miles

under trays

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 76,847 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 UCU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCU, 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 UCU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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