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BL11 FUY

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,589 mi
Last recorded154,589 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 154,589 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 142,796 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 128,095 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 128,095 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 121,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 121,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 106,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

TPMS Light On

Pass 2 Feb 2021 96,460 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 96,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light on

Pass 23 Jan 2020 88,293 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 77,739 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 77,739 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 4x wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,673 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 64,834 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,283 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,527 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 21,952 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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BL11 FUY is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FUY, 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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BL11 FUY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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