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SS57 EVE

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,675 mi
Last recorded176,675 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS57 EVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 176,675 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 158,752 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 158,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2024 143,798 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 130,981 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner shoulders

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 110,730 miles

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,439 miles

Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 82,920 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 77,506 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2017 70,393 miles

Both front tyres worn at outer edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 64,413 miles

emissions result too low to record

Pass 8 May 2015 56,330 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 56,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2014 42,861 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders

n/s/r tyre 3mm

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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SS57 EVE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SS57 EVE, 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 SS57 EVE registered?

SS57 EVE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is SS57 EVE safe to buy?

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