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EX61 SVN

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,019 mi
Last recorded100,019 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 SVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 100,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 94,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 88,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,371 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 74,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Feb 2021 68,477 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,845 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 53,378 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 53,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 46,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,532 miles

all tyres show cracking between the tread

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

offside floor pan shows damage

Pass 20 Feb 2016 38,863 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,111 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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EX61 SVN is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EX61 SVN, 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 EX61 SVN registered?

EX61 SVN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is EX61 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 SVN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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