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CE61 SKJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,683 mi
Last recorded136,683 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 SKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 136,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 128,926 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi joint worn

Fail 25 Jul 2025 128,926 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi joint worn

Pass 16 Jul 2024 119,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 119,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 111,359 miles

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

Front numberplate cracked

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 107,562 miles

Front plate cracked

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 103,352 miles

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

front numberplate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2020 99,670 miles

front plate cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2019 95,597 miles

front plate cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2018 85,772 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,883 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,277 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,499 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 45,816 miles

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

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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CE61 SKJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CE61 SKJ, 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 CE61 SKJ registered?

CE61 SKJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is CE61 SKJ safe to buy?

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