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EA60 FAU

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,944 mi
Last recorded137,944 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA60 FAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 137,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 131,328 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 122,292 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 122,289 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,534 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,252 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 101,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,303 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,837 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 76,837 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 60,671 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EA60 FAU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA60 FAU, 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 EA60 FAU registered?

EA60 FAU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 January 2011.

Is EA60 FAU safe to buy?

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