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MA07 SUS

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,141 mi
Last recorded113,141 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 SUS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 113,141 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 104,221 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 104,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 96,599 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 96,592 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 100,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 91,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Light damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp not working

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 91,333 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Light damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp not working

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 97,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 97,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 84,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 93,631 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 93,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,322 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on outer edge. Tread worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge. tread worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front r/h front bumper & wing liner damaged.

Fail 13 Apr 2022 71,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on outer edge. Tread worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge. tread worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front r/h front bumper & wing liner damaged.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,744 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 60,862 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust front mount is broken / cracked but the system is still supported

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 60,862 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust front mount is broken / cracked but the system is still supported

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,048 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 45,225 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 45,225 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,249 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,413 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 54,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,748 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,534 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 20,800 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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MA07 SUS is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MA07 SUS, 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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MA07 SUS is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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