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EA60 FBN

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,339 mi
Last recorded139,339 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 139,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 128,461 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 125,565 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 125,565 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 118,343 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 118,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade hanging off (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 111,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 111,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 108,044 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 108,042 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust flexi defective

Pass 31 Jan 2019 102,209 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 85,367 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,836 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,850 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm ,discs lipped/worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm discs lipped/worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 39,154 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 7 Feb 2014 29,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 FBN is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBN, 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 FBN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 10 February 2011.

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