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RE61 UOW

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,923 mi
Last recorded123,923 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 UOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 123,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 114,148 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 83,555 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 22 Jul 2021 68,875 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 68,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,333 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 57,404 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 57,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,464 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 41,521 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,645 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 37,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 31,174 miles

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

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

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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RE61 UOW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE61 UOW, 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 RE61 UOW registered?

RE61 UOW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is RE61 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 UOW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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