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CV61 OXJ

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,946 mi
Last recorded111,946 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 OXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 111,946 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 111,943 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 107,098 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 105,531 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,098 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 101,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,382 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 91,971 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,702 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,916 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 35,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 17,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 17,989 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CV61 OXJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV61 OXJ, 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 CV61 OXJ registered?

CV61 OXJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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