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X27 SAR

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,457 mi
Last recorded84,457 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX27 SAR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 84,457 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 77,521 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 69,296 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 69,296 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2023 60,037 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 20550R1793v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread impact damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 55,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 54,997 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,556 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,920 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,189 miles

both rear tyres close

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,522 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,505 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 26,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,976 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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X27 SAR is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X27 SAR, 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 X27 SAR registered?

X27 SAR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is X27 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X27 SAR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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