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EA60 FBB

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,206 mi
Last recorded162,206 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 162,206 miles

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been welded and coved in under seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2026 162,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been welded and coved in under seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 162,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tpm light on

Pass 25 Jun 2025 159,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 151,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low, 2055516. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 146,556 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 146,556 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2022 139,676 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 129,315 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 121,053 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 121,053 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,843 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 106,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 91,893 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,860 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,185 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 67,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,395 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 31,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FBB is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FBB, 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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EA60 FBB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2011.

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