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VU11 UWV

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,963 mi
Last recorded154,963 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 UWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 154,963 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 149,325 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 149,077 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2022 148,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Fail 11 Jul 2022 148,733 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet catch (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 13 Jul 2021 148,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet cable stretched

Pass 2 Sep 2019 144,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 143,652 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 141,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 141,584 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 133,574 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 9 Feb 2015 125,183 miles

tpms light staying on

Fail 29 Jan 2015 125,018 miles

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

tpms light staying on

Pass 31 Jan 2014 115,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bottom of rear coil springs obscured from view

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 UWV is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU11 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

VU11 UWV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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