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BG61 EWO

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,662 mi
Last recorded156,662 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 EWO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 156,662 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 133,913 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 133,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 104,070 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,284 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 89,077 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 89,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,696 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,366 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,510 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 50,510 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 38,347 miles

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 EWO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BG61 EWO, 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 BG61 EWO registered?

BG61 EWO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is BG61 EWO safe to buy?

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