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VU61 UHE

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,374 mi
Last recorded80,374 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 UHE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 80,374 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 80,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres below 3mm in parts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 73,127 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 73,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 67,113 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,948 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 62,939 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,854 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,632 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 37,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 29,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,759 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UHE is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU61 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

VU61 UHE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is VU61 UHE safe to buy?

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