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M88 SOM

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,089 mi
Last recorded73,089 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 SOM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 73,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside number plate light dim in operation

Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 55,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 46,380 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 38,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,986 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2020 31,968 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2019 24,320 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2018 15,434 miles

Both front tyres have slight cracking in tread

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 9,239 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 8,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,478 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 8,051 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 8,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 7,535 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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M88 SOM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M88 SOM, 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 M88 SOM registered?

M88 SOM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is M88 SOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 SOM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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