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FD11 SYY

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,002 mi
Last recorded175,002 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 SYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 175,002 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 175,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 174,914 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 158,370 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 158,370 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 116,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 116,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,777 miles

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

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

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 Jan 2021 105,982 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 105,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 100,144 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,720 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 91,860 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 74,525 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,302 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 56,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer 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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FD11 SYY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey 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 FD11 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

FD11 SYY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 August 2011.

Is FD11 SYY safe to buy?

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