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FV61 OXC

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,402 mi
Last recorded139,402 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 OXC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 139,402 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 139,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 128,068 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 123,559 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 118,152 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 105,901 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres are out of shape

Fail 26 Oct 2021 105,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres are out of shape

Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,499 miles

both front suspension arm bushes worn

play in offside steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2019 83,047 miles

Drivetrain system fault light illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

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

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

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

Turbo noisy

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 21 Oct 2019 83,042 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Drivetrain system fault light illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

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

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

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

Turbo noisy

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 13 Oct 2018 71,829 miles

covers fitted throughout the vehicle masking some testable items

Pass 11 Oct 2017 62,289 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2017 62,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,511 miles

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

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 23,465 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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FV61 OXC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV61 OXC, 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 FV61 OXC registered?

FV61 OXC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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