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ML61 FDD

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,031 mi
Last recorded100,031 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 FDD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 100,031 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 92,832 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,703 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 88,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant low

Pass 24 Jan 2022 87,583 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 87,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,091 miles

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

cover fitted

front discs pitted

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2020 86,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both sides undersides cover& under engine tray fitted.

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 74,008 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 687,596 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Fail 30 Nov 2018 65,213 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2017 58,552 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 58,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre very low inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,986 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 48,159 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,431 miles

Could not test nsr seatbelt due to child seat

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 FDD is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML61 FDD, 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 ML61 FDD registered?

ML61 FDD is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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