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FD11 WBU

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

193,370 mi
Last recorded193,370 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 WBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 193,370 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 185,660 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 174,591 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

General under vehicle corrosion due to age

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 + cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 174,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 marked in yellow chalk + perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

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

General under vehicle corrosion due to age

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 + cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 161,619 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 145,822 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 130,660 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 113,927 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,716 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,415 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 81,651 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,610 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front and rear brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2017 64,610 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front and rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,324 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 21,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WBU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WBU, 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 WBU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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