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MK11 SFU

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,750 mi
Last recorded119,750 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 SFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 119,750 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 119,750 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 106,372 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 106,371 miles

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

red brake warning light on dash

Pass 23 Dec 2022 91,164 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 23 Dec 2022 91,164 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,908 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip on RHS. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,979 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,445 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,893 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,386 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,994 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 34,336 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 34,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,492 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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MK11 SFU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK11 SFU, 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 MK11 SFU registered?

MK11 SFU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 May 2011.

Is MK11 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK11 SFU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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