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DA61 XHF

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,695 mi
Last recorded77,695 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 XHF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 77,695 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective steamed up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 76,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front day running light in op

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective steamed up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 71,840 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 71,840 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,855 miles

Nearside Front headlight badly misted

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear bent (0.1 (b))

car has rattling noise from engine area

Fail 14 Aug 2023 66,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Front headlight badly misted

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear bent (0.1 (b))

both reg lamps dull

car has rattling noise from engine area

Pass 12 Aug 2022 62,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES AND ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM LED LIGHT UNIT

Fail 12 Aug 2022 62,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES AND ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM LED LIGHT UNIT

Pass 26 Jul 2021 58,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 58,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 54,416 miles

Both rear tyres have undulating tread wear advise replacement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 3mm ,2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor wear ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,047 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 46,391 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 42,137 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 38,004 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads getting low inner side

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2014 17,696 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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DA61 XHF is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA61 XHF, 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 DA61 XHF registered?

DA61 XHF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is DA61 XHF safe to buy?

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