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OU61 WBM

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,614 mi
Last recorded136,614 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 WBM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 136,614 miles

brake pads worn

Fail 19 May 2026 136,613 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

brake pads worn

Pass 22 May 2025 125,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen wipers could be better

Fail 22 May 2025 125,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 20 May 2024 114,410 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 114,409 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 May 2023 100,995 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 100,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 81,984 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 81,048 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 77,897 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Jul 2019 75,004 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 71,487 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,816 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 18 Jul 2017 65,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 61,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 56,441 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 56,441 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,813 miles

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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OU61 WBM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OU61 WBM, 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.

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What year was OU61 WBM registered?

OU61 WBM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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