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FL61 FHD

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,444 mi
Last recorded55,444 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 FHD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,444 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 51,383 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 51,383 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 51,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 5 May 2022 51,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pad warning light on Brake pads not worn to minimum

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,078 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 45,076 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 39,432 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,489 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,012 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,531 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,686 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 14,686 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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FL61 FHD is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FL61 FHD, 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 FL61 FHD registered?

FL61 FHD is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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