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SP61 OGN

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,342 mi
Last recorded161,342 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 OGN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 161,342 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 16 Jan 2025 146,167 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 22 Jan 2024 130,128 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 4 Jan 2023 111,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,090 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 82,747 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,269 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 78,269 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 73,787 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 73,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2017 73,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,097 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,213 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Pad warning lamp malfunction pads ok

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,542 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 OGN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OGN, 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 SP61 OGN registered?

SP61 OGN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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