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VN61 EDF

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,733 mi
Last recorded169,733 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 EDF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 169,733 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 169,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 163,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2023 163,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 159,123 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 159,123 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 152,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shock cover loose

Pass 4 Nov 2020 143,343 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condinsion in

Fail 4 Nov 2020 143,343 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condinsion in

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 134,519 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 125,180 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 112,432 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,377 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 102,377 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,019 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 96,019 miles

Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 86,923 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,923 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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VN61 EDF is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VN61 EDF, 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 VN61 EDF registered?

VN61 EDF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is VN61 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 EDF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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