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NU61 SFJ

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,551 mi
Last recorded137,551 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 SFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 137,551 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 129,649 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 124,979 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 124,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,144 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 115,210 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 112,454 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

objects on rear seat prevent inspection of seatbelts.

vehicle has undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,318 miles

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

under bonnet covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,306 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2017 65,306 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 89v run flats (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil on minimum before test

service lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,007 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NU61 SFJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NU61 SFJ, 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 NU61 SFJ registered?

NU61 SFJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is NU61 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU61 SFJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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