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AO11 SWW

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,755 mi
Last recorded150,755 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 SWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 150,755 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 150,751 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear ns wing mirror glass not providing clear view to rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 141,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 130,938 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 130,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIP BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively JUDDERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

THE TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED

Pass 8 Apr 2022 124,841 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 124,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

the elbow on the rear wiper arm is siezed

the nearside parking brake is below requirements

Pass 9 Oct 2020 118,823 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 118,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

the offside rear tyre is close to worn out

Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,333 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,469 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,896 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 59,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 48,975 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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AO11 SWW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SWW, 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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What year was AO11 SWW registered?

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

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