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VU61 OBP

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,829 mi
Last recorded40,829 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 OBP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 40,829 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 40,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 37,235 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 33,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 28,010 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 25,910 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 25,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 24,380 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 23,673 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 22,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 20,667 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 17,021 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 13,287 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 10,489 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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VU61 OBP is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU61 OBP, 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 VU61 OBP registered?

VU61 OBP is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 10 December 2011.

Is VU61 OBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 OBP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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