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PL03 EMM

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,256 mi
Last recorded105,256 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 EMM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 105,256 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 98,519 miles

Central Rear RUBBER PROP COUPLING DETEREATING AT DIFFERENTIAL

Offside Front JACKING BLOCK BROKEN OFF FLOOR UNDERSIDE

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,924 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 80,938 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 80,938 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,461 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,744 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,179 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 31 Aug 2017 60,177 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,901 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 2 May 2014 26,212 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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PL03 EMM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PL03 EMM, 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 PL03 EMM registered?

PL03 EMM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is PL03 EMM safe to buy?

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