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SM61 OGZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,306 mi
Last recorded104,306 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 104,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 97,373 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 90,091 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 83,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 79,225 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,224 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury catch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 74,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury catch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,370 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 65,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,841 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,540 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside steering track arm has slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,929 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 10,830 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 OGZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SM61 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

SM61 OGZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is SM61 OGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 OGZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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