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D16 FLE

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,236 mi
Last recorded69,236 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 FLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 69,236 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 68,427 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 68,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,615 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 66,132 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,912 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,666 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 58,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 55,424 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,645 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2019 48,208 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,837 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 43,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,493 miles

all 4 tyres perished and cracked with age

engine covers and underv trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 May 2017 41,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

all 4 tyres perished and cracked with age

engine covers and underv trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2016 37,882 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,978 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 31,282 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 31,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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D16 FLE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 D16 FLE, 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 D16 FLE registered?

D16 FLE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is D16 FLE safe to buy?

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