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PN61 TUA

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,494 mi
Last recorded25,494 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 TUA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 25,494 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2026 25,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 24,833 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 24,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 24,006 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 24,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 23,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 22,255 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 21,367 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 21,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 20,085 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 19,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 18,175 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 17,006 miles

Tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,361 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,666 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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PN61 TUA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 PN61 TUA, 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 PN61 TUA registered?

PN61 TUA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is PN61 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN61 TUA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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