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BT61 AAZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,551 mi
Last recorded120,551 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 AAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 120,551 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2026 120,549 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2025 120,148 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 118,344 miles

slight leak from n/s/r driveshaft

Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,316 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,571 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,178 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 82,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 82,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS ON SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 69,463 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Mar 2017 65,311 miles

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

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

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

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

advise unable to get a smoke reading

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,912 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,978 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald at 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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BT61 AAZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT61 AAZ, 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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BT61 AAZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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