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EJ61 XEN

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,775 mi
Last recorded74,775 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 XEN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 74,775 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 74,328 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,786 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,339 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 55,035 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 41,769 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 26,920 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 26,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,557 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 9,445 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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EJ61 XEN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

EJ61 XEN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is EJ61 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 XEN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ61 XEN have outstanding finance?

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