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AV61 PTO

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,412 mi
Last recorded89,412 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 PTO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 89,412 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,515 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 85,852 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 85,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 82,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,196 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,360 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 77,355 miles

Emissions not tested due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,202 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 75,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,344 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,291 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,096 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 PTO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AV61 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

AV61 PTO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is AV61 PTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 PTO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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