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VU61 JVO

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,109 mi
Last recorded189,109 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 JVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 189,109 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 189,104 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 174,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 174,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 159,301 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 159,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 144,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 134,997 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,855 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Jul 2017 112,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,863 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,271 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,504 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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VU61 JVO is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc 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 VU61 JVO, 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 VU61 JVO registered?

VU61 JVO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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