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AL08 SUM

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,143 mi
Last recorded72,143 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL08 SUM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 72,143 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 72,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 67,840 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 63,093 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 63,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 57,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 55,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,590 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 53,590 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 53,590 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 51,077 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 43,600 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 37,089 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 31,518 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,961 miles

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 4 Dec 2014 17,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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AL08 SUM is a 2011 BMW 116 in White 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 AL08 SUM, 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 AL08 SUM registered?

AL08 SUM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is AL08 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL08 SUM 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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