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DS61 TMU

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,882 mi
Last recorded100,882 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 TMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 100,882 miles

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

slight condensation in o/s/f headlight

Fail 5 Mar 2025 100,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 97,447 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 97,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,150 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,176 miles

engine & under body panels fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2020 87,176 miles

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

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

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,552 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 66,550 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 61,822 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,550 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 48,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 48,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,455 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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DS61 TMU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS61 TMU, 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 DS61 TMU registered?

DS61 TMU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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