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FY61 AVB

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,000 mi
Last recorded46,000 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 AVB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2025 46,000 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 44,496 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,141 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 35,053 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 27,357 miles

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

Nearside Front head light leans broken

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 24,049 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 20,918 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 20,545 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 16,870 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,185 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 13,357 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 11,111 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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FY61 AVB is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY61 AVB, 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

How do I check the history of FY61 AVB?

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What year was FY61 AVB registered?

FY61 AVB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FY61 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 AVB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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