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FN61 TCY

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,650 mi
Last recorded136,650 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 TCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 136,650 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 120,237 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 115,352 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 111,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 105,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 105,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency MET at 20%. Readings: 140 / 160

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH NS AND OS APPEAR CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 16 Sep 2017 91,417 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear noise from wheel when rotated by hand. Suspect brake pad noise.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency MET at 19 %. Readings: 130 / 150

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH NS AND OS APPEAR CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,991 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,276 miles

Nearside Rear adult seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear adult seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,696 miles

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

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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FN61 TCY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FN61 TCY, 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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FN61 TCY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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