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VIG 990

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,694 mi
Last recorded32,694 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 990
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 32,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 32,574 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamp switch inoperative

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 22,986 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 21,811 miles

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

nearside rear brake squeal ?

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

vibration on clutch - dmf ?

Pass 18 Oct 2022 20,142 miles

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 19,028 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 17,957 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2020 17,957 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 16,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close advise replacement soon ; (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper rubber missing

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims and shields fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 15,174 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 13,809 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 12,297 miles

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

advise undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2014 10,391 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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VIG 990 is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VIG 990, 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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VIG 990 is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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