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FL61 VWN

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,395 mi
Last recorded133,395 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 VWN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 133,395 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 133,395 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 124,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 116,588 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 116,588 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,690 miles

slight play/noise evident offside steering system

water ingress nearside headlamp/slightly reduced output

Fail 31 Jan 2020 109,690 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight play/noise evident offside steering system

water ingress nearside headlamp/slightly reduced output

Pass 12 Oct 2018 99,301 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 99,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre pressure warning light on

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 93,112 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 93,112 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,182 miles

engine oil requires top up.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,167 miles

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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FL61 VWN is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc 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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

FL61 VWN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is FL61 VWN safe to buy?

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