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VU11 NVC

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,310 mi
Last recorded118,310 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 NVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 118,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 111,667 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 105,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 99,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm on centre treads 205/50R17 93V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 99,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm on centre treads 205/50R17 93V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 93,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm on centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion forming on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion forming on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,582 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,697 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,581 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,278 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 47,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,010 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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VU11 NVC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VU11 NVC, 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 VU11 NVC registered?

VU11 NVC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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