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VU11 UUW

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,171 mi
Last recorded97,171 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 UUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 97,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 95,209 miles

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2024 88,056 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,475 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 70,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,313 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 65,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 55,265 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,959 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,136 miles

tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,169 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 19,049 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 UUW is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW registered?

VU11 UUW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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The MOT history for VU11 UUW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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