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FL61 VWJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,438 mi
Last recorded112,438 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 VWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 112,438 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 112,438 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 105,199 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 99,008 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2024 98,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 92,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 86,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 78,217 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,241 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 70,241 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working [at door mirror] (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2019 63,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,477 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,712 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,262 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,261 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,872 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 41,872 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

No print out for emissions test,too low to register.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FL61 VWJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FL61 VWJ, 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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What year was FL61 VWJ registered?

FL61 VWJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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