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PN61 EFH

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,431 mi
Last recorded105,431 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 EFH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 105,431 miles

Engine oil level above maximum mark

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 98,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 91,580 miles

noise from n/s/r internal handbrake shoes

o/s/r damper minor

Pass 30 Jun 2023 86,089 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 86,081 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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,778 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 73,867 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 73,867 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 70,121 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 63,606 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,242 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 54,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,709 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 43,516 miles

Front brake balance on upper limit

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,114 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 37,802 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,490 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PN61 EFH is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PN61 EFH, 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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PN61 EFH is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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