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FY61 OTU

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,229 mi
Last recorded186,229 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 OTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 186,229 miles

Suspension arm bush perished

Underbody corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 181,116 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 181,110 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 177,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 May 2023 177,562 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2022 166,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 158,053 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside headlamp has condensation

Pass 26 Feb 2020 151,448 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 151,382 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 145,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and worn on the inner edge close to cords Recommedn renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light lens damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 145,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and worn on the inner edge close to cords Recommedn renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light lens damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 138,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 131,127 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 120,113 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked, displays correct colour light

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 94,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OTU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY61 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

FY61 OTU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is FY61 OTU safe to buy?

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