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FD11 FVV

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,708 mi
Last recorded116,708 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 FVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 116,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front flexi exhaust weak & slight blow

rear sub frame corroding

under - trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Mar 2026 116,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front flexi exhaust weak & slight blow

rear sub frame corroding

under - trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2025 110,870 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

Front small chips in windscreen

Lower brake pipes under car/covered

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two lights (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe/corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2024 105,025 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two lights (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyre pressure light on/vehicle too early to fail

Pass 20 Feb 2023 98,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low/half worn/visual (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

Front small chips in windscreen

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 91,246 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 91,246 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,257 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,194 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,484 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,456 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,072 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,185 miles

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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FD11 FVV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FD11 FVV, 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 FD11 FVV registered?

FD11 FVV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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