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SM61 FFV

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,676 mi
Last recorded65,676 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 FFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 65,676 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 65,676 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 60,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,296 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 53,296 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,914 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 42,801 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 41,769 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,799 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,769 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 33,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,276 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front and rear brake pads 75 percent worn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,569 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 23,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 18,554 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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SM61 FFV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SM61 FFV, 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 SM61 FFV registered?

SM61 FFV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is SM61 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 FFV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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