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MJ61 VBU

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,587 mi
Last recorded157,587 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 157,587 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 157,221 miles

Offside Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 157,221 miles

Offside Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing nearside both front and rear (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 107,860 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,536 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 83,536 miles

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

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 VBU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

MJ61 VBU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is MJ61 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ61 VBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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