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R21 RVV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests39 (27 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,270 mi
Last recorded184,270 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 RVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 184,270 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 85,538 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 85,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 153,265 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 137,533 miles

advise week exust flexie

Fail 25 May 2024 137,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

advise week exust flexie

Pass 20 Dec 2023 72,823 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 72,823 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 134,620 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 134,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 57,724 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 134,051 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under covers fitted obscuring engine components.

Pass 16 Jan 2022 45,217 miles

advise screen tinted

Fail 16 Jan 2022 45,217 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

advise screen tinted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 34,856 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 34,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 125,040 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 125,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 119,979 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 119,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 34,208 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 114,638 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 31,205 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 108,211 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 108,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,419 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,763 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 27,763 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,626 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,077 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 98,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,509 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,875 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 16,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre is close to the legal limit.Tyre size 185/60x15H.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 14,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,100 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 10,374 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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R21 RVV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R21 RVV, 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 R21 RVV registered?

R21 RVV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is R21 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 RVV shows 39 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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