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VU11 UTT

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,140 mi
Last recorded86,140 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 UTT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 86,140 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 74,296 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 62,719 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 53,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 45,240 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 41,537 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 33,654 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 33,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,881 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip)(s (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **on the legal limit** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,269 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 19,496 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,488 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 9,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UTT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UTT, 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 VU11 UTT registered?

VU11 UTT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is VU11 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU11 UTT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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