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AO11 SWK

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,460 mi
Last recorded145,460 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 SWK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 145,460 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front lower arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 145,460 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both side front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front lower arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 127,630 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2024 127,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2023 119,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 114,497 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,964 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 106,964 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 103,053 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 95,203 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,411 miles

cover fitted to under body obstructing some under side components view

Fail 3 Nov 2017 84,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cover fitted to under body obstructing some under side components view

Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,117 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,880 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 58,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 45,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SWK is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SWK, 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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AO11 SWK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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