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SP61 LJA

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,762 mi
Last recorded97,762 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 LJA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 97,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 91,635 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 91,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 85,631 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,346 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 77,091 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 77,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on while carrying out mot test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,570 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 65,220 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,369 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,229 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 35,821 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 28,843 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 28,842 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 28,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 25,618 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 19,878 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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SP61 LJA is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SP61 LJA, 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 SP61 LJA registered?

SP61 LJA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SP61 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 LJA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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