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FL61 XUA

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,028 mi
Last recorded76,028 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 XUA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 76,028 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 72,915 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 72,915 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2023 70,053 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 70,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 66,978 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,574 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,068 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 56,040 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 55,955 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 47,651 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,785 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 33,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,147 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 22,976 miles

Front tyres wearing on onter edges still just legal

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 XUA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FL61 XUA, 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 FL61 XUA registered?

FL61 XUA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is FL61 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 XUA 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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