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WF61 CLV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,365 mi
Last recorded141,365 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 CLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 141,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 141,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Leaking ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 132,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 125,011 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 125,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 118,469 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 118,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,650 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 95,646 miles

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

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 26 Nov 2019 87,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 87,430 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.48mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 87,427 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.48mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 75,969 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,891 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,596 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,109 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 28,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 28,394 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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WF61 CLV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WF61 CLV, 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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WF61 CLV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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