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AO61 WJJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,496 mi
Last recorded162,496 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 WJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 162,496 miles

Nearside OBLIGATORY MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear OIL LEAK BUT NOT EXCESSIVE DIFFERENTAIL

Pass 25 Oct 2024 155,995 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 155,995 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 150,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 142,380 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 142,380 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 133,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 129,403 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Oct 2019 124,548 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 116,751 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 108,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic under guards fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 100,673 miles

o/s mirror cracked

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,792 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 82,610 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 2254517runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO61 WJJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO61 WJJ, 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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AO61 WJJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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