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SP61 XUK

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,089 mi
Last recorded149,089 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 XUK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 149,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Apr 2025 136,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 123,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 116,332 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 116,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,493 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 109,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 102,481 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 98,208 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 98,208 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,844 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,773 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 84,773 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,881 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,784 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,716 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 69,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,497 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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SP61 XUK is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XUK, 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 XUK registered?

SP61 XUK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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