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FE06 LOU

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,736 mi
Last recorded178,736 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 LOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 178,736 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 172,645 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 167,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 150,552 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 150,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 132,248 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 132,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,493 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 112,858 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 112,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 99,733 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,700 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,884 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,835 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,912 miles

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

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

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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FE06 LOU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE06 LOU, 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 FE06 LOU registered?

FE06 LOU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is FE06 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE06 LOU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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