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BL54 BAL

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,074 mi
Last recorded106,074 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 BAL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 106,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 101,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 97,853 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 94,873 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 87,381 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,084 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,324 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 56,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,956 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,773 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 32,199 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,489 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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BL54 BAL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 BL54 BAL, 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 BL54 BAL registered?

BL54 BAL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 February 2011.

Is BL54 BAL safe to buy?

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