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OY11 SGV

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,558 mi
Last recorded172,558 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 SGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 172,558 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 172,558 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 161,872 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 151,502 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 141,426 miles

under body cover fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2021 131,567 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

under body cover fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2021 131,567 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

under body cover fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2020 119,574 miles

Under body tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2019 106,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet mech slightly seized NEEDS ATTENTION

dual mass flywheel noisy and vibrating NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION

emissions too clean to collect reading

Pass 7 Jul 2017 86,302 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/pads (3.5.1g)

parking brake warning light on

some undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,195 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,717 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 48,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,786 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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OY11 SGV is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OY11 SGV, 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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OY11 SGV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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