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ML61 FAU

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,242 mi
Last recorded81,242 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 FAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 81,242 miles

Engine covers and under trays on the vehicle

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tested in a wet condition

Pass 26 Nov 2024 76,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 67,323 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,765 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 61,451 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 61,450 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured marked with chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2021 58,774 miles

o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2021 58,774 miles

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

o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,695 miles

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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 47,257 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 24 Oct 2017 38,018 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 30,381 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,792 miles

front tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 14,061 miles

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge close to limit.

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 FAU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FAU, 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 FAU?

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What year was ML61 FAU registered?

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

Is ML61 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 FAU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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