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VN61 UNG

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,497 mi
Last recorded97,497 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 UNG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 97,497 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 97,497 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 92,184 miles

Advise drive belt frayed

Anti-freeze level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm/front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlamps filling with condensation

Fail 12 Nov 2024 92,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Advise drive belt frayed

Anti-freeze level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm/front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlamps filling with condensation

Pass 10 Nov 2023 87,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cuts no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in outer sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 87,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cuts no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in outer sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,354 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 83,354 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,948 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 77,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,958 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 69,428 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 62,283 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,850 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,993 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 44,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,263 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 32,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UNG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN61 UNG, 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 VN61 UNG registered?

VN61 UNG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is VN61 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 UNG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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