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BL11 FRC

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,874 mi
Last recorded180,874 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 FRC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 180,874 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 165,827 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 165,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 152,263 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 142,429 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 140,922 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front reg plate (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

brake pad warning light illuminated, OSR sensor not connected correctly

emissions plate defaced unable to check plate limit

Pass 24 May 2021 137,065 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 130,685 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 127,183 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring lifted and worn (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring lifted and worn (1.6 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 126,974 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring lifted and worn (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring lifted and worn (1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,503 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 118,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,105 miles

rear discs and pads rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,768 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No smoke

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,531 miles

front tyres close to edge and out of shape

Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,352 miles

right front tyre worn on edges.

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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BL11 FRC is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL11 FRC, 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 BL11 FRC registered?

BL11 FRC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is BL11 FRC safe to buy?

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