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BL11 FVO

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,054 mi
Last recorded182,054 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 FVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 182,054 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2024 159,945 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 135,306 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 120,159 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake performance is poor

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,304 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres , worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre 2mm , near legal limit

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,431 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 84,077 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 76,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 68,077 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,287 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,079 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BL11 FVO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL11 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

BL11 FVO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is BL11 FVO safe to buy?

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