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LC61 JWW

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,261 mi
Last recorded60,261 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 JWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 60,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bumper corner loose.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 60,261 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bumper corner loose.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 55,534 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 47,314 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 47,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,282 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 45,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,982 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 41,952 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,195 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 40,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wbfm0018 blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wbfm0022 blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,362 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

nearside front tyre perished

rear brake discs lipped/worn

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2019 37,362 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

nearside front tyre perished

rear brake discs lipped/worn

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,532 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 30,738 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,861 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,412 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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LC61 JWW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LC61 JWW, 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 LC61 JWW registered?

LC61 JWW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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