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ML61 FAA

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,718 mi
Last recorded51,718 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 FAA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 51,718 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2025 49,666 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 47,605 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 45,591 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,167 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 43,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 40,989 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,209 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 39,206 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,971 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,683 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,471 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,313 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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ML61 FAA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ML61 FAA, 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 ML61 FAA?

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What year was ML61 FAA registered?

ML61 FAA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is ML61 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 FAA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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