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LR61 SOJ

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,903 mi
Last recorded34,903 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 SOJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 34,903 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 32,721 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 31,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 30,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2022 29,341 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 28,135 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 27,769 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 27,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 26,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 24,265 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,413 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,504 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 14,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2014 11,536 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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LR61 SOJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LR61 SOJ, 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 LR61 SOJ registered?

LR61 SOJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is LR61 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 SOJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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