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SN61 ZLY

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,235 mi
Last recorded97,235 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN61 ZLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 97,235 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 87,240 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 77,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 71,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 71,694 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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 64,887 miles

unable to properly inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers

Fail 29 Jun 2022 64,887 miles

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

unable to properly inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Jul 2021 60,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 55,872 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 55,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 42,593 miles

oil level low

Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,327 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 33,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,862 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 24,862 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 18,958 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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SN61 ZLY is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SN61 ZLY, 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 SN61 ZLY registered?

SN61 ZLY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is SN61 ZLY safe to buy?

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