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AV61 JJZ

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,094 mi
Last recorded79,094 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 JJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 79,094 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 75,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 72,261 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 72,173 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 66,145 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,961 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,133 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 50,106 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 44,595 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 36,564 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 30,834 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 30,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,553 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 JJZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 JJZ, 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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What year was AV61 JJZ registered?

AV61 JJZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is AV61 JJZ safe to buy?

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