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ET05 EFT

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,311 mi
Last recorded138,311 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 EFT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 138,311 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 125,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 118,692 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 118,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 111,126 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,559 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 98,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 94,406 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,513 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,527 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inner & outer edges 205/50/17

Rear Both tyres worn smooth inner edges 205/50/17

Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,300 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 53,975 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,797 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,486 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 32,486 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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ET05 EFT is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET05 EFT, 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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What year was ET05 EFT registered?

ET05 EFT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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