2011 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · SH61 XJZ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 12 March 2026 with no defects recorded, leaving the roadworthiness status current as of late August 2026. Across five recorded tests the only blemish is a failure dated 2 August 2022 at the immediately preceding test on 3 August 2022, where both entries show no defects recorded on the summary provided. The absence of advisories across every test indicates a clean administrative record, though it is worth noting that a clean MOT log reflects pass/fail outcomes and examiner-flagged items only; it cannot confirm mechanical condition beyond those annual snapshots or speak to intervals between services. The trend is best described as stable, with no evidence of deterioration across the four-year span visible in the data. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,427 miles per year over the fifteen-year life of this 116, which is broadly typical for its age. The test intervals themselves are uneven: tests were taken in August 2022, July 2023, and August 2024 before the more recent March 2026 entry. That spacing suggests the car completed around 10,000 to 12,000 miles between mid-2024 and early 2026, a rate slightly above its long-term average but not exceptional. The mileage progression implies regular use rather than long periods of standing, which generally keeps brakes, tyres, and suspension components from suffering the drying-out and corrosion that affect low-use vehicles. A buyer should still carry out a hands-on inspection regardless of the clean MOT line. On a 2011 BMW 116 of this age and mileage, close attention should be paid to the front and rear suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing or cracking, the rear brake calipers for binding (a known issue on this generation of 1 Series), and the exhaust system for corrosion at the mounting points and flex joint. The brake discs and pads should be measured for remaining material, and the underside inspected for structural corrosion around the rear axle, jacking points, and sills, areas that MOT testers routinely flag on cars of this vintage. Tyre condition across all four corners is also worth confirming visually, as the MOT record does not capture uneven wear patterns that can point to misalignment or worn suspension geometry. buying_score: 72 risk_level: Low editorial_insight: The MOT history is consistently clean with no advisories and only one unexplained immediate re-test in August 2022, but the absence of recorded defects cannot substitute for a physical inspection of a fifteen-year-old BMW 1 Series. A pre-purchase examination focusing on rear caliper binding, suspension wear, underbody corrosion, and brake component life remains advisable before committing to the purchase.