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FD11 PAO

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,004 mi
Last recorded170,004 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 PAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 170,004 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Clouding over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output clouding over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 152,877 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire incorrectly routed & fouling driveshaft

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated & weak

rear diff noisy

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2025 152,830 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.63 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire incorrectly routed & fouling driveshaft

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated & weak

rear diff noisy

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2024 141,299 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips windscreen less than 10mm in size (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 131,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front shock absorber damp

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear most coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS warning light on

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2022 117,914 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire incorrectly routed

Offside Rear diff seal damp

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

slight damage to corner of front number plate (close to fixing screw)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2021 98,486 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,112 miles

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

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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,773 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE AND NEARLY TO THE CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 70,488 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated WARNING WIRE IS RUBBING ON THE WHEEL (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE AND NEARLY TO THE CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 68,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under cover'sfitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,812 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 63,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,834 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,249 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 PAO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PAO, 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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FD11 PAO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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