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PN11 YVV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,073 mi
Last recorded137,073 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN11 YVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 137,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 133,810 miles

noise from engine

Fail 20 Aug 2024 133,810 miles

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

noise from engine

Pass 29 Aug 2023 130,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 127,482 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 127,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 124,935 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2020 123,305 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 120,267 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 115,916 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and low on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,956 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 105,479 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 99,386 miles

both front tyres very low on outside edges

Fail 29 Aug 2015 99,386 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres very low on outside edges

Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,826 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 91,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,490 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PN11 YVV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PN11 YVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN11 YVV registered?

PN11 YVV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is PN11 YVV safe to buy?

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