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SP11 XWU

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,522 mi
Last recorded68,522 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 XWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 68,522 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 68,522 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 61,864 miles

Front wipers smearing but clear screen effectively

Pass 5 Jun 2024 55,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 52,948 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 50,088 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 47,028 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 47,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 44,690 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 41,276 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 36,190 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2017 29,732 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,629 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 22,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 19,668 miles

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

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

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 XWU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc 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 SP11 XWU, 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 SP11 XWU registered?

SP11 XWU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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The MOT history for SP11 XWU 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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