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FY11 ETX

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,868 mi
Last recorded143,868 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 ETX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2023 143,868 miles

Emissions unable to be completed broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust broken emissions not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken off bottom of dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned accident damage headlight facing downward (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb inserted wrong giving wrong image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from windscreen prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front nsf fog light insecure

sill covers and undertrays restricting access to testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2022 135,727 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff input shaft seal misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 135,727 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust being detached from flexipipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe broken and leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested impact damage to headlight obviously out of aim (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from window air freshner removed from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff input shaft seal misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 130,492 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input seal shows signs of leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure but not likely to fall from vehicle

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 130,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input seal shows signs of leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure but not likely to fall from vehicle

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe disconnected under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 124,087 miles

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

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

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

parking brake travel high, would require adjustment

Pass 19 Apr 2019 111,602 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 111,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,831 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,838 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 50,914 miles

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 ETX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY11 ETX, 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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FY11 ETX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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