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AL51 WHU

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,697 mi
Last recorded91,697 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 WHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 91,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s and o\s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 91,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s and o\s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 87,398 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 83,437 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,174 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,877 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,715 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 56,627 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 56,105 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,670 miles

front /rear bake pads low approx 2mm left?

front /rear brake discs slightly lipped

rear number plate damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2017 47,670 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front /rear bake pads low approx 2mm left?

front /rear brake discs slightly lipped

rear number plate damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,884 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 30,737 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 20,276 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 20,276 miles

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

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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AL51 WHU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 AL51 WHU, 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 AL51 WHU registered?

AL51 WHU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is AL51 WHU safe to buy?

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