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WF61 GEJ

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,987 mi
Last recorded70,987 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 GEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 70,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 69,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 68,459 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 68,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,398 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 57,803 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 54,432 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,219 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 48,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,057 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 40,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,227 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,010 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 GEJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WF61 GEJ, 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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What year was WF61 GEJ registered?

WF61 GEJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is WF61 GEJ safe to buy?

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