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LO61 WKJ

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

144,485 mi
Last recorded144,485 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 WKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 144,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp unit condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire incorrectly routed

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights aims initially low ()

coolant bottle very low

Fail 7 May 2026 144,485 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp unit condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire incorrectly routed

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights aims initially low ()

coolant bottle very low

Pass 15 May 2025 142,199 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 142,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 130,560 miles

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

both rear number plate lamps dim

nearside DRL inoperative

Fail 21 Jun 2024 129,950 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear number plate lamps dim

nearside DRL inoperative

Fail 14 Jun 2024 129,662 miles

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 112,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 100,024 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 100,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,808 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 93,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,101 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 82,101 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 58,266 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 58,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 46,847 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 46,847 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 39,383 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 39,222 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,974 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 21,007 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 21,007 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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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LO61 WKJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LO61 WKJ, 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 LO61 WKJ registered?

LO61 WKJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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