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FD61 EKT

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,134 mi
Last recorded195,134 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 EKT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 195,134 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 195,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 188,953 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 188,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting, (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front headlight water in glass,

Pass 14 Mar 2024 179,852 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 179,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 171,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 162,513 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 162,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 152,398 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 141,773 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 141,773 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 128,887 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 128,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,742 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,610 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 98,619 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 98,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,247 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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FD61 EKT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FD61 EKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD61 EKT registered?

FD61 EKT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is FD61 EKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 EKT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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