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BY02 ABZ

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,806 mi
Last recorded82,806 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY02 ABZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2025 82,806 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 68,537 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 51,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,420 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,480 miles

Front and rear brake pads beginning to wear

Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,764 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,778 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 41,690 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,500 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,616 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,206 miles

removed item off mirror

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,339 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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BY02 ABZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BY02 ABZ, 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 BY02 ABZ registered?

BY02 ABZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is BY02 ABZ safe to buy?

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