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DU61 FMK

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,093 mi
Last recorded129,093 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 FMK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 129,093 miles

Front exhaust flexy split

Nearside Rear damper dust cover split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play t r arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damper dust cover split

Offside no plate light output poor

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 129,093 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexy split

Nearside Rear damper dust cover split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play t r arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damper dust cover split

Offside no plate light output poor

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 116,867 miles

Front exhaust flexy split

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

Nearside Rear damper dust cover split

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear damper dust cover split

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play t r arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 116,867 miles

Front exhaust flexy split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear damper dust cover split

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear damper dust cover split

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play t r arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,345 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 96,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 96,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 93,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 93,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,236 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 87,828 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 87,828 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 83,530 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 76,615 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 38,316 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front track rod inner joint slight play but no free play at steering wheel.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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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DU61 FMK is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU61 FMK, 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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DU61 FMK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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