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VN61 WEA

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,124 mi
Last recorded75,124 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 WEA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 75,124 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 75,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 72,027 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded @ Base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded @ Base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 67,702 miles

Nearside and Offside Rear Coil Springs Corroded @ Bases

Pass 13 Jan 2022 62,873 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 56,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads APPEAR low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 53,244 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 47,669 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,544 miles

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 37,449 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 33,969 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 33,527 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 WEA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

VN61 WEA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is VN61 WEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 WEA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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