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FY61 AWC

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,453 mi
Last recorded119,453 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 AWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 119,453 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 113,155 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 113,118 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 110,553 miles

Nearside Front DRL NOT WORKING

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 110,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play RACKEND (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front DRL NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 105,289 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 95,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 86,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 79,624 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2018 74,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,711 miles

Engine Oil Low

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

Noise/Rattle From Engine.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,393 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 AWC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FY61 AWC, 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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FY61 AWC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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