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CN61 EJV

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,035 mi
Last recorded61,035 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN61 EJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 61,035 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,502 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 54,051 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 51,028 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 48,135 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 48,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 45,571 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 43,590 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 39,191 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 34,566 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,063 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,278 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 18,479 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 EJV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CN61 EJV, 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

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What year was CN61 EJV registered?

CN61 EJV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is CN61 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN61 EJV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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