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DU11 FLA

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,716 mi
Last recorded104,716 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 FLA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 104,716 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2024 96,181 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 86,372 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 86,372 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 78,000 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,821 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,398 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 68,398 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,035 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,349 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,612 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,877 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,184 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 36,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,519 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 22,203 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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DU11 FLA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU11 FLA, 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 DU11 FLA registered?

DU11 FLA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is DU11 FLA safe to buy?

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