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WA61 LOJ

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,274 mi
Last recorded75,274 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA61 LOJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 75,274 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 69,880 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 69,880 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 65,857 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and small cut in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,637 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn/misshaped on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,964 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 60,513 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 55,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and worn smooth on outer edge, ( legal at time of test, requires replacement ASAP.) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approxx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 50,198 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Nov 2018 50,198 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2017 45,611 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,700 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 30,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WA61 LOJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA61 LOJ, 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 WA61 LOJ registered?

WA61 LOJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is WA61 LOJ safe to buy?

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