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CN61 CGU

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,922 mi
Last recorded84,922 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN61 CGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 84,922 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 84,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 78,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 74,601 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 67,698 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 58,976 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 58,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,539 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,651 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 47,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,711 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 39,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,938 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 24 Dec 2015 32,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 29,457 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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CN61 CGU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN61 CGU, 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

How do I check the history of CN61 CGU?

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What year was CN61 CGU registered?

CN61 CGU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is CN61 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN61 CGU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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