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FY11 ETU

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,171 mi
Last recorded129,171 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 ETU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 129,171 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust loose at flexi but not blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 123,771 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 117,965 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 110,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,750 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 99,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,854 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 84,039 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,101 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,714 miles

n/s/f jacking mount missing

Fail 24 Jun 2015 38,714 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f jacking mount missing

service light on

Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,223 miles

flat tyre light on

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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FY11 ETU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FY11 ETU, 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 FY11 ETU registered?

FY11 ETU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is FY11 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 ETU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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