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EF61 SWX

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,551 mi
Last recorded184,551 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 SWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 184,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 183,809 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine noisy

Pass 20 Feb 2021 159,863 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 140,465 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 140,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 129,161 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,092 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,971 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 75,915 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,155 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

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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EF61 SWX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EF61 SWX, 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 EF61 SWX registered?

EF61 SWX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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