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MF61 VEP

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,094 mi
Last recorded70,094 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 VEP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 70,094 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 66,662 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 61,430 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,012 miles

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 7 Oct 2021 57,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,458 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,863 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,451 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 41,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225x45x17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,928 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,808 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,323 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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MF61 VEP is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MF61 VEP, 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 MF61 VEP registered?

MF61 VEP is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is MF61 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF61 VEP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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