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SM61 FFZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,879 mi
Last recorded83,879 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 FFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,879 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,780 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 72,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 47,908 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 44,778 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 40,786 miles

Nearside Rear brakes binding and hard to rotate

Nearside Rear unable to test wheel bearing due to binding brakes

Offside steering rack arm has play on inner joint

Rear both rear discs corroded and scored

gearbox has slight oil leak at the rear oil seal

Pass 7 Dec 2015 37,114 miles

o/s/r tyre valve perrished

rear brake discs have some surface corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2015 37,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre valve perrished

rear brake discs have some surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2014 35,946 miles

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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SM61 FFZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FFZ, 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 SM61 FFZ registered?

SM61 FFZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is SM61 FFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 FFZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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