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SM61 KFX

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,798 mi
Last recorded159,798 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 KFX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 159,798 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 159,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 153,273 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 146,944 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 146,944 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 140,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 215,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 128,563 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 128,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 124,822 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 123,001 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 114,521 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGE

BOTH REAR REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS DIM

MOVEMENT NOTED TO N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH

MOVEMENT NOTED TO O/S/F CENTRE ANTI ROLL BAR JOINT

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 22 Nov 2016 114,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 V RUNFLAT (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGE

BOTH REAR REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS DIM

MOVEMENT NOTED TO N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH

MOVEMENT NOTED TO O/S/F CENTRE ANTI ROLL BAR JOINT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,548 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray insecure at floor.

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 KFX is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

SM61 KFX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is SM61 KFX safe to buy?

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