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BG61 AFY

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,810 mi
Last recorded92,810 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 AFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 92,810 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 92,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 77,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 72,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 60,519 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,507 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting close to legal limit.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 52,989 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 47,224 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,163 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 32,883 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 32,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 27,137 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 21,970 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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BG61 AFY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey 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 BG61 AFY, 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 BG61 AFY registered?

BG61 AFY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is BG61 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 AFY 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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