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WN61 SFV

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,163 mi
Last recorded62,163 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 SFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 62,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wiper blade worn/juddering

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3mm/scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 58,867 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 52,409 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 49,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower tax discs holder on windscreen but not effecting field of view

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has some inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads on approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 47,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front bumper damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

boot does not open with outer handle

Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,332 miles

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

drivers mirror glass slightly cracked.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,415 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicle wet when tested making it difficult to locate any potential leaks

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,320 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,991 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 21,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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WN61 SFV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WN61 SFV, 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 WN61 SFV registered?

WN61 SFV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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