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SP61 XFE

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,441 mi
Last recorded101,441 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 XFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 101,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2024 99,705 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 99,682 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner Track Rod Has Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Day Time Runnig Lamp Inop

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Windcreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 96,643 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,989 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing absent (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front headlamp condensated but not affecting pattern

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2022 90,167 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 81,267 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both rears (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wheel alignment

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,836 miles

Front Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated therefore not functioning as intended

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2020 74,812 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated therefore not functioning as intended

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2019 70,163 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,600 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 62,598 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 55,149 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 43,428 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,976 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 XFE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

SP61 XFE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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