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RJ61 AHE

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,283 mi
Last recorded156,283 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 AHE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 156,283 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 156,095 miles

Front Position lamp not working Osf, nsf. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 143,493 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 143,493 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 139,682 miles

Vehicle fitted with undertrays all through

Pass 21 Feb 2020 136,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 136,539 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 122,107 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light bulb not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 122,101 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front daytime running light bulb not working

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,082 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 90,327 miles

Nearside Front outer rim damaged

Nearside Rear shock top casing detached

Offside Front head light cracked

Offside Rear rim has two sections missing on outer rim

front and rear disc lipped

slight play in o/s/f track rod

Pass 24 Oct 2015 76,902 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,267 miles

Damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre but not reaching cords.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

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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RJ61 AHE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ61 AHE, 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 RJ61 AHE registered?

RJ61 AHE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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