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MF61 PPZ

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,804 mi
Last recorded132,804 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 PPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 132,804 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2024 124,856 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 116,404 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 116,404 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 116,397 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 106,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,804 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 92,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,742 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,035 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 76,035 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 69,026 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,203 miles

rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,199 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 54,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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 12 Sep 2015 39,196 miles

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

engine warning light came on during emissions test

underbody covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2015 39,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine warning light came on during emissions test

underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MF61 PPZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MF61 PPZ, 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 MF61 PPZ registered?

MF61 PPZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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