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SP11 XTN

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,448 mi
Last recorded126,448 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 XTN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 126,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

surface rust on underside

Pass 24 Oct 2023 116,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Head lamp light intensity low

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2022 105,276 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,782 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 87,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,321 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,319 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,674 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 40,674 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,901 miles

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

undertrays fitted

vehicle entered limp home mode during emissions test

Fail 13 Apr 2016 29,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

undertrays fitted

vehicle entered limp home mode during emissions test

Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 14,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SP11 XTN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SP11 XTN, 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 SP11 XTN registered?

SP11 XTN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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