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AU61 SJV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,950 mi
Last recorded71,950 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 SJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 62,414 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 48,590 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 35,696 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 34,226 miles

Parking brake 16% just passed test needs adjustment or repair!

Pass 10 Aug 2021 31,258 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 29,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 22,603 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 22,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 16,320 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 13,076 miles

n/s/f tyre has been kerbed

Pass 17 Aug 2015 12,443 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 11,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AU61 SJV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AU61 SJV, 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 AU61 SJV registered?

AU61 SJV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is AU61 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 SJV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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