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OU61 WCZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,239 mi
Last recorded151,239 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 151,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges also sidewall damaged 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 150,981 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges also sidewall damaged 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 137,733 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 130,570 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 114,322 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 102,975 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Fail 2 Jun 2018 102,712 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,877 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 195/55 16 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,403 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 68,403 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,198 miles

front tyres wearing edges and perished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,824 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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OU61 WCZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCZ, 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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OU61 WCZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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