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BG61 LRJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,005 mi
Last recorded44,005 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 LRJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 44,005 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 43,994 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 39,999 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 36,180 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 33,717 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 32,110 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 29,010 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 26,143 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 19 Dec 2016 20,849 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 20,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 15,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 12,489 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 12,489 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 LRJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LRJ, 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 LRJ registered?

BG61 LRJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is BG61 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 LRJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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