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48 BOD

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,944 mi
Last recorded52,944 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 BOD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 52,944 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 48,832 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 45,964 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis plate damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,815 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 33,899 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,864 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

V I N plate on 'B' piller damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2017 26,864 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

V I N plate on 'B' piller damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2016 20,958 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 13,990 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 13,434 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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48 BOD is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 48 BOD, 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 48 BOD registered?

48 BOD is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is 48 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 BOD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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