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SP61 VVG

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,278 mi
Last recorded125,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 125,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2025 121,060 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 116,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 97,915 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 97,915 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 79,390 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 52,722 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2020 40,604 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 38,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 27,462 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Oct 2018 27,462 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,350 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,466 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,275 miles

both front tyres scrubbing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,180 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 VVG 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 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 SP61 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

SP61 VVG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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