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VE60 JWV

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,464 mi
Last recorded176,464 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 JWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 176,464 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 176,462 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing One bolt missing from each front wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 171,384 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 164,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 156,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 143,226 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread (raised tread)

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2018 143,226 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread (raised tread)

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2017 126,183 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 109,071 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,003 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,622 miles

both front steering rack ends have slight play inside boot unable to determine if fault is with steering rack or rack ends

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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VE60 JWV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE60 JWV, 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 VE60 JWV registered?

VE60 JWV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 19 January 2011.

Is VE60 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE60 JWV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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