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MT61 ZXN

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,102 mi
Last recorded134,102 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 ZXN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 134,102 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 125,827 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 123,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 115,837 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 115,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 108,977 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,066 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 97,394 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 92,023 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2018 92,023 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 85,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2017 85,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2016 80,110 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald outside edge

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 80,110 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald outside edge

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 74,019 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 51,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MT61 ZXN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MT61 ZXN, 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 MT61 ZXN registered?

MT61 ZXN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is MT61 ZXN safe to buy?

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