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FG61 VJO

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,276 mi
Last recorded80,276 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 VJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 80,276 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 74,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 67,380 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 67,380 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 64,930 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,445 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 60,442 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not release (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 205/50 x 17 89 w rft (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 53,259 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,382 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure indicator on

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 VJO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

FG61 VJO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is FG61 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 VJO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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