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EY61 JVU

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,494 mi
Last recorded73,494 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 JVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 73,494 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 68,498 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,828 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 66,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 65,050 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 65,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,810 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,571 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 56,645 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 54,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 46,909 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,674 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,807 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 JVU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

EY61 JVU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is EY61 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY61 JVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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