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BG61 LRV

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,974 mi
Last recorded133,974 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 LRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 133,974 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 120,924 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 110,266 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,987 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 96,987 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,903 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,248 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,009 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 76,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,432 miles

Offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,911 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,705 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 40,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 31,412 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)

both front tyre bold on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 31,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre bold on outer edge

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 LRV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LRV, 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

How do I check the history of BG61 LRV?

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What year was BG61 LRV registered?

BG61 LRV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is BG61 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 LRV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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