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EJ61 DWM

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,206 mi
Last recorded100,206 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 DWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 100,206 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 98,658 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 96,480 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 95,361 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,549 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,509 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,275 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 72,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,647 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,684 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,152 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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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EJ61 DWM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EJ61 DWM, 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 EJ61 DWM registered?

EJ61 DWM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is EJ61 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 DWM 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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