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RE61 UWJ

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,045 mi
Last recorded68,045 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 UWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 68,045 miles

Nearside Rear rear lens damaged/cracked not effecting lights at time of test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2026 68,045 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear lens damaged/cracked not effecting lights at time of test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2025 67,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to warning indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cluster slightly loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2024 67,186 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2023 66,594 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged and welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 66,057 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 66,057 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,207 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 65,068 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 65,068 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

drive belt cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,441 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 60,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,447 miles

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 inspection of seat belt

Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn on edges

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 UWJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RE61 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

RE61 UWJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is RE61 UWJ safe to buy?

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