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MJ61 NPO

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,526 mi
Last recorded104,526 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 NPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,526 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive covers fitted obscuring view , (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tread area has uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 93,149 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 93,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 81,859 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,297 miles

Engine under tray fitted

N/S/R shocker dust cover insecure

pad warning light on but pads ok

Fail 27 Jun 2019 70,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine under tray fitted

N/S/R shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,768 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 1.6 in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,450 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 40,101 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 40,101 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NPO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ61 NPO, 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 NPO registered?

MJ61 NPO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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