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FL61 VXG

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,686 mi
Last recorded117,686 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 VXG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 117,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 117,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 112,674 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 112,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 104,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 104,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 95,229 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,854 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 73,906 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,376 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,361 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 64,855 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 64,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,046 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,785 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 34,489 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,952 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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FL61 VXG is a 2011 BMW 116 in White 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 VXG, 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 FL61 VXG registered?

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

Is FL61 VXG safe to buy?

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