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BO09 BUB

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,539 mi
Last recorded137,539 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO09 BUB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 137,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 124,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 112,605 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 100,354 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,486 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS illuminated

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2021 92,879 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2021 92,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,471 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level on minimum

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 72,314 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear, allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

exhaust flexible joint deteriorating

minor stone chips to windscreen

offside front shock absorber damp

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,060 miles

both front tyres slight wear to outer edges

chips in front windscreen

rotation noise to offside rear when spun

undertrays fitted throughout

Fail 21 Apr 2018 64,060 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

both front tyres slight wear to outer edges

chips in front windscreen

front brakes look low

rotation noise to offside rear when spun

undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,584 miles

bonnet catch sticking

both rear tyres on 2mm and perishing

front brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Apr 2017 56,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch sticking

both rear tyres on 2mm and perishing

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic over sills

plastic under trays covering floor/chassis

Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,906 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges [raised]

Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,047 miles

n/s front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 30,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement)

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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BO09 BUB is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BO09 BUB, 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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BO09 BUB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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