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VN61 MXT

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,369 mi
Last recorded60,369 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 MXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 60,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Nail in tyre BOTH RUNFLATS

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL FOUR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 52,785 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 50,274 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 47,115 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear some corrosion to brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2021 43,168 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear some corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 23 Nov 2021 43,168 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2020 39,744 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges and some perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

some noise when steering operated

Pass 12 Nov 2019 36,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 29,832 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 22,458 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 17,306 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 13,312 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 9,278 miles

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 MXT is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VN61 MXT, 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 VN61 MXT registered?

VN61 MXT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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