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CP61 FRL

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,175 mi
Last recorded116,175 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 FRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 116,175 miles

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

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 & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 116,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake Travel

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

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 & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 114,027 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Emits white/blue smoke not likely to obscure vision of other road users (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front headlamp unit slightly condensated, beam image not affected at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 114,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Emits white/blue smoke not likely to obscure vision of other road users (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front headlamp unit slightly condensated, beam image not affected at time of test

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 113,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively mild corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively mild corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 113,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively mild corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively mild corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 109,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water present inside headlamp unit. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

screen washers. system semi-blocked. fluid delivery poor

Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,307 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 103,062 miles

Offside Side repeater not working incorporated within door mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 97,104 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,843 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 76,378 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 65,607 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,227 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,890 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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CP61 FRL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CP61 FRL, 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 CP61 FRL registered?

CP61 FRL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is CP61 FRL safe to buy?

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