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AJ61 BDO

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,825 mi
Last recorded39,825 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BDO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 39,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 34,282 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 29,936 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 28,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 26,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 25,114 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 23,832 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 21,429 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 18,919 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 17,346 miles

Nearside Front Cut in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 15,699 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a long deep cut in tread

Pass 2 Dec 2014 13,712 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 13,712 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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AJ61 BDO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AJ61 BDO, 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 AJ61 BDO registered?

AJ61 BDO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is AJ61 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 BDO 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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