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MJ61 XRY

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,925 mi
Last recorded93,925 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 XRY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,925 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 17 Sep 2025 93,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 86,783 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 82,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 76,867 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,067 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 63,968 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 63,666 miles

Brake performance not tested brake servo not working (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,527 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 25,545 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 XRY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XRY, 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 XRY registered?

MJ61 XRY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is MJ61 XRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ61 XRY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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