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EY61 JVE

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,610 mi
Last recorded109,610 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 JVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 109,610 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 11 Feb 2025 87,057 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip that as been sealed (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 83,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 74,164 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 63,063 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 53,013 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 53,013 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 44,472 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 44,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 44,455 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,242 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 32,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,622 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,514 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,270 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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EY61 JVE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EY61 JVE, 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 EY61 JVE registered?

EY61 JVE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is EY61 JVE safe to buy?

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