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EF61 SYZ

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,241 mi
Last recorded136,241 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 SYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 136,241 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four have corrosion due to under usage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front bumper edges loose

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp rear covers missing can cause damage to lighting system

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 132,329 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 125,010 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 125,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 100,098 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 100,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre flat

rear wiper blade split

screen wash low

tpms light on

Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,793 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 24 Oct 2018 91,793 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,874 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 71,233 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 71,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SYZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF61 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

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

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