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PR08 ECU

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,062 mi
Last recorded172,062 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR08 ECU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 172,062 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 143,192 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 130,354 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 126,395 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 110,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 110,087 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2021 110,087 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 101,109 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 101,109 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 94,428 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,237 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,236 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,956 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,801 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,278 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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PR08 ECU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PR08 ECU, 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 PR08 ECU registered?

PR08 ECU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is PR08 ECU safe to buy?

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