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VE61 DXH

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,316 mi
Last recorded93,316 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 DXH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 93,316 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 86,341 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 80,874 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,098 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,077 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,155 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 60,506 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 60,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 56,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted at time of the test

Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,959 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,831 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner and out edges

engine covers fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 5 Dec 2015 46,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front both offside and nearside tyres have cracks in tread depth. No ply or cords visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has passed the emissions test. No print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 17 Dec 2014 37,637 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VE61 DXH is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VE61 DXH, 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 VE61 DXH registered?

VE61 DXH is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is VE61 DXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 DXH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE61 DXH have outstanding finance?

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