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BG61 VGF

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,535 mi
Last recorded87,535 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VGF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 87,535 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 87,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 76,820 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 75,661 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 71,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 71,382 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 68,493 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 68,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 62,164 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2019 58,226 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,050 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,224 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,538 miles

Covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,724 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 16,910 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 16,907 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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BG61 VGF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

BG61 VGF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is BG61 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VGF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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