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FY61 EFF

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,521 mi
Last recorded109,521 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 EFF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 109,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 108,612 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 107,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 107,332 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 105,098 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 102,883 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,553 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to register

Pass 21 Aug 2019 75,389 miles

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

Under-trays and covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,750 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,029 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,730 miles

both front tyres perished and splitting in tread area

Pass 23 Aug 2014 27,053 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 EFF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EFF, 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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What year was FY61 EFF registered?

FY61 EFF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is FY61 EFF safe to buy?

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