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PY11 FTD

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,645 mi
Last recorded116,645 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 FTD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 116,645 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake high

Pass 21 Feb 2025 110,143 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 23 Feb 2024 99,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure under foot wells (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 89,038 miles

Rear n/s and o/s bump stops wearing

Undertray not fully secure all underside damaged and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 89,038 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck clip broke (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s bump stops wearing

Undertray not fully secure all underside damaged and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,427 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,265 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 79,265 miles

Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 26 Feb 2020 74,746 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 74,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,853 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,355 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 56,252 miles

Front front tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 50,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,204 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,139 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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PY11 FTD is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PY11 FTD, 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 PY11 FTD registered?

PY11 FTD is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is PY11 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY11 FTD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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