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BG11 FGU

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,029 mi
Last recorded141,029 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 FGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 141,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 134,388 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 128,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 125,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 116,521 miles

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2021 116,518 miles

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

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 113,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,281 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 106,281 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,210 miles

Offside Rear hand brake not as good as nearside

Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,893 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,793 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,740 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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BG11 FGU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG11 FGU, 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 BG11 FGU registered?

BG11 FGU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is BG11 FGU safe to buy?

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