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ST11 SFU

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,690 mi
Last recorded143,690 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 SFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 143,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 139,802 miles

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

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame and suspension units (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 139,801 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame and suspension units (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades worn and split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 131,254 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 131,253 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator sensor wire broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 119,559 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 119,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking into anchorage (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 107,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 30 Jul 2021 107,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 94,968 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 86,057 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,979 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,901 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,070 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 52,290 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,517 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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ST11 SFU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST11 SFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST11 SFU registered?

ST11 SFU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is ST11 SFU safe to buy?

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