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R70 POW

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,951 mi
Last recorded67,951 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 POW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2026 67,951 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 62,492 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 57,611 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 52,183 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 46,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 41,664 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 36,909 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 33,998 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 27,766 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,300 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,438 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,614 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 16,284 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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R70 POW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R70 POW, 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 R70 POW registered?

R70 POW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is R70 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 POW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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