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OV61 UZX

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,333 mi
Last recorded181,333 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 UZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 181,333 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front shocks dust covers deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2026 181,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front shocks dust covers deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2025 169,532 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Dec 2023 162,975 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HAVE CONDENSATION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DRL NOT WORKING

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2MM (2055516) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 162,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

COOLANT LOW

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HAVE CONDENSATION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DRL NOT WORKING

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2MM (2055516) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 157,756 miles

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

Rear both rear bump stops in poor condition

both rear tyres becoming low on tread

service due warning lights on the dash board

Fail 13 Dec 2022 157,756 miles

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

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

Rear both rear bump stops in poor condition

both rear tyres becoming low on tread

service due warning lights on the dash board

Pass 13 Dec 2021 151,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 145,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect clover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 138,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 128,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 115,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and outer sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and outer sidewall excessivley perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and worn on outer edge also outer sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 115,976 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and outer sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and outer sidewall excessivley perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and worn on outer edge also outer sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 99,605 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing thin on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 86,466 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 70,888 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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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OV61 UZX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OV61 UZX, 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 OV61 UZX registered?

OV61 UZX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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