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FG61 VJE

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,673 mi
Last recorded183,673 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 183,673 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 183,671 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 182,338 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 182,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 May 2023 176,105 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 161,064 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 156,697 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 148,455 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 148,455 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2 x wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Plus rebound pad broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter F damaged and part missing. (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 31 Aug 2018 142,813 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 128,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,059 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 100,751 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 100,751 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VJE 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 71.4%.

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 VJE, 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.

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FG61 VJE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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