MOT Status
ValidMileage
121,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C21 ALU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 C21 ALU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was C21 ALU registered?
C21 ALU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2011.
Is C21 ALU safe to buy?
The MOT history for C21 ALU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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