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SO11 MWL

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,546 mi
Last recorded135,546 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 MWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 135,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGERS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 128,905 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 122,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 117,739 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 113,871 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 98,978 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Jun 2021 98,978 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Jun 2020 96,817 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2018 76,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,235 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 65,235 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,668 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,378 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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SO11 MWL 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 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 SO11 MWL, 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 SO11 MWL registered?

SO11 MWL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is SO11 MWL safe to buy?

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