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JG61 JAC

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,305 mi
Last recorded66,305 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG61 JAC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 66,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 64,355 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 63,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 63,837 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 60,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Head lamp full of condensation

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 56,552 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp is condensating.

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 49,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,721 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 47,720 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,691 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 34,680 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 26,100 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 18,951 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 14,838 miles

both front tyres have slight age cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 9,993 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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JG61 JAC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JG61 JAC, 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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JG61 JAC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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