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FL11 XHB

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,563 mi
Last recorded108,563 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 XHB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 108,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2025 102,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 102,562 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2024 97,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s and o/s slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2023 90,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 85,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,387 miles

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of full inspection

Fail 12 Jun 2021 78,371 miles

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2020 72,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,644 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,547 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 56,290 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 49,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,427 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 36,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 1,626 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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FL11 XHB 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 87.5%.

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 FL11 XHB, 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 FL11 XHB registered?

FL11 XHB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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