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AV61 CDX

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,791 mi
Last recorded86,791 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 CDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 86,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 86,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,104 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 60,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 43,129 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 38,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 31,683 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 31,683 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,189 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 20,763 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 8,813 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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AV61 CDX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV61 CDX, 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 AV61 CDX registered?

AV61 CDX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is AV61 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 CDX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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