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FX61 OVJ

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,048 mi
Last recorded70,048 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 OVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 70,048 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2025 64,426 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 61,127 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 59,683 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 96,035 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 58,320 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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FX61 OVJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX61 OVJ, 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

How do I check the history of FX61 OVJ?

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What year was FX61 OVJ registered?

FX61 OVJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 November 2011.

Is FX61 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX61 OVJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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