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BJ61 AET

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,145 mi
Last recorded66,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 AET
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 66,145 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 64,910 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 64,369 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 63,665 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 62,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 62,045 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,370 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,959 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,048 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 53,005 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,271 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,326 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2015 38,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,671 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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BJ61 AET is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BJ61 AET, 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 BJ61 AET registered?

BJ61 AET is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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