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WN61 SWK

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,564 mi
Last recorded59,564 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 SWK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 59,564 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 56,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 55,478 miles

rear washer not working

tpms light on

Pass 29 Sep 2022 53,025 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 50,243 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,246 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 46,158 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,484 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 41,484 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,473 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2016 27,557 miles

n/s/f tyre has outer edge wear

Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,689 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 10,702 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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WN61 SWK is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WN61 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

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

Is WN61 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN61 SWK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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