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MJ61 YEV

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,628 mi
Last recorded49,628 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 49,628 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 46,846 miles

Offside Front torsion bar front bush slight wear

Pass 23 Feb 2023 44,573 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 41,228 miles

Offside Front headlight misty with water

Fail 18 Feb 2022 41,228 miles

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

Offside Front headlight misty with water

Pass 19 Feb 2021 36,966 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 34,134 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread area ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2019 30,439 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of various components - front & rear

Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 26,335 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,319 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 14,820 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 8,229 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 8,102 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 YEV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YEV, 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 YEV registered?

MJ61 YEV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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