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A21 FRH

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,224 mi
Last recorded115,224 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 FRH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 115,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 115,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 105,013 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 90,742 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 67,938 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 56,255 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,350 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

n/s/f tyre tread low on edge

Fail 1 Mar 2021 50,339 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine bay covers and under body trays

n/s/f tyre tread low on edge

Pass 2 Mar 2020 39,048 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 34,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 24 Feb 2018 31,425 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 31,425 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 26,794 miles

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

all tyres perished

engine covers/ under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 11,377 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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A21 FRH is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A21 FRH, 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.

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What year was A21 FRH registered?

A21 FRH is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is A21 FRH safe to buy?

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