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SV11 YWF

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,331 mi
Last recorded115,331 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 YWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 115,331 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 115,331 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 100,596 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 100,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 87,620 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 83,986 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 78,384 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 78,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 72,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 68,275 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 59,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 53,425 miles

Damage to offside rear tyre tread

Pass 7 May 2016 46,459 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 29,703 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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SV11 YWF is a 2011 BMW 116 in White 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 SV11 YWF, 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 SV11 YWF registered?

SV11 YWF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2011.

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