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FG61 TJX

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,573 mi
Last recorded131,573 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 TJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 131,573 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 131,573 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jan 2026 131,556 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays not fully secure

Pass 4 Jan 2025 119,782 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective upper fixing deteriorated but secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 109,244 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 99,495 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,602 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 92,602 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 72,554 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,641 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,502 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,274 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 39,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,977 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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FG61 TJX is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG61 TJX, 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 FG61 TJX registered?

FG61 TJX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is FG61 TJX safe to buy?

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