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BJ61 ZFT

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,200 mi
Last recorded156,200 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 ZFT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 156,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 152,190 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 146,961 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 140,762 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 135,042 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp has reduced light output

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear parking brake showing to lower effort

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 129,584 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 120,602 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 112,545 miles

advise engine idles badly.

shields prevent full examination.

sticker repositioned outside swept area.

Fail 30 Sep 2017 112,458 miles

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

advise engine idles badly.

shields prevent full examination.

sticker repositioned outside swept area.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 101,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 90,983 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,792 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 ZFT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZFT, 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 BJ61 ZFT registered?

BJ61 ZFT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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