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ST61 NFE

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,375 mi
Last recorded66,375 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 NFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 66,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lot of moisture in unit (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 66,374 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lot of moisture in unit (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 62,072 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 62,072 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 55,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,240 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 48,381 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,941 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 46,719 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 44,694 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 44,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 42,360 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,399 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 32,887 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST61 NFE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ST61 NFE, 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 ST61 NFE registered?

ST61 NFE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is ST61 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 NFE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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