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FE11 CYU

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,124 mi
Last recorded169,124 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 CYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 169,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view film across top of screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 160,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated. Pads all new

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view film across top of screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 152,703 miles

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

tpms light illuminated

Fail 7 Feb 2022 152,703 miles

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

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

tpms light illuminated

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 8 Feb 2021 145,635 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 137,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline failure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 137,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline failure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 119,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin borderline failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 109,162 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,808 miles

rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 97,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven nearside lower effort (3.7.B.2)

rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,382 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FE11 CYU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE11 CYU, 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 FE11 CYU registered?

FE11 CYU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is FE11 CYU safe to buy?

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