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CA61 WZG

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

139,538 mi
Last recorded139,538 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 WZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 139,538 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 137,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2024 130,438 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 119,092 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 107,353 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 93,211 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the discs are slightly worn with a lip/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both rear outer faces of the discs are slightly worn with a lip/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 92,628 miles

Offside Side repeater not working os side indicator on wing mirror is not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the discs are slightly worn with a lip/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both rear outer faces of the discs are slightly worn with a lip/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 78,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 67,598 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 60,605 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 54,059 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 39,710 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 34,658 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 21,342 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,182 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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CA61 WZG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CA61 WZG, 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 CA61 WZG registered?

CA61 WZG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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