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NU61 SFO

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,614 mi
Last recorded104,614 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 SFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 104,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2023 94,519 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 94,519 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 81,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 76,767 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi around dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,311 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 66,957 miles

Flexible section of DPF deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2019 66,910 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Flexible section of DPF deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2018 60,488 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 55,849 miles

Brake pipes at rear corroding

Split in nearside rear tyre outer wall but not to cord

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 50,549 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 46,673 miles

advise front brake pads about 3mm left and brake warning wire close to disc

Fail 5 Dec 2015 46,673 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise front brake pads about 3mm left and brake warning wire close to disc

Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre at 2mm tread depth

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 SFO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU61 SFO, 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 NU61 SFO registered?

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

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