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MJ61 KFY

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,506 mi
Last recorded123,506 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 KFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 123,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 117,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 112,612 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 106,419 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 12 Jan 2022 96,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel filter loose

Fail 12 Jan 2022 96,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel filter loose

Pass 11 Jan 2021 90,485 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 85,999 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,463 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,122 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,948 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,392 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 44,739 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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MJ61 KFY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MJ61 KFY, 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 MJ61 KFY registered?

MJ61 KFY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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The MOT history for MJ61 KFY 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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