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VN61 JWD

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,964 mi
Last recorded124,964 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 JWD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 124,964 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 119,372 miles

Nearside Front Day time running light nit working.

TYRES; Front 215/45/17 Rear 225/45/17

Pass 6 Aug 2024 118,529 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 118,529 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 118,370 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 118,285 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 118,069 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Suspect rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 115,679 miles

Front + Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Front wiper smearing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak behind / Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 1 Feb 2022 115,679 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front + Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Front wiper smearing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak behind / Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 May 2021 115,607 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,764 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,449 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,153 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 65,153 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 54,701 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 54,701 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 42,509 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 32,029 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VN61 JWD is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN61 JWD, 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 VN61 JWD registered?

VN61 JWD is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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