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S11 FAA

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,822 mi
Last recorded43,822 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 FAA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 43,822 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 38,250 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 33,430 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 28,905 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 28,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 26,005 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 26,003 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 23,048 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 18,309 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 13,729 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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S11 FAA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,794 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S11 FAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S11 FAA?

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What year was S11 FAA registered?

S11 FAA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is S11 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S11 FAA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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