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PG55 PLG

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,691 mi
Last recorded80,691 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG55 PLG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,691 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 75,562 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 62,726 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 61,169 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 58,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 53,491 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 53,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 48,283 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 40,375 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,556 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,353 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,872 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 17,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 11,814 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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PG55 PLG is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PG55 PLG, 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

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What year was PG55 PLG registered?

PG55 PLG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is PG55 PLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG55 PLG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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