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BP61 SHZ

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,967 mi
Last recorded105,967 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP61 SHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 105,967 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 99,334 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 99,334 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 91,002 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 91,002 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 83,568 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 83,543 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,374 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 77,823 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,399 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,447 miles

Tyre size-225/45/17-91W-Run flat

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (225/45R17) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 30,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 19,503 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges, but not showing cords

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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BP61 SHZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP61 SHZ, 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 BP61 SHZ registered?

BP61 SHZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is BP61 SHZ safe to buy?

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