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AO11 SWJ

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,356 mi
Last recorded129,356 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 SWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 129,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 121,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 116,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 111,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both rear tyres inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,976 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,790 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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 15 Aug 2017 73,510 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,756 miles

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

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

zero emissions recorded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,568 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 53,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,407 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 50,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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AO11 SWJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO11 SWJ, 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 AO11 SWJ registered?

AO11 SWJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2011.

Is AO11 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 SWJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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