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EA60 FBO

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,479 mi
Last recorded99,479 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 99,479 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear wire detached

Fail 22 Apr 2025 99,479 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear wire detached

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 90,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 89,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 82,665 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 74,570 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,947 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,749 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,357 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 51,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,333 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,842 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 28,263 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 28,263 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault brake warning lamp (2.1.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 23,504 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 20,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 20,374 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and side wall perished

offside front tyre deep cut to outer side wall

offside rear tyre side wall perished

vehicle wet at time of test

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 FBO 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 EA60 FBO, 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 FBO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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