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WF61 GGJ

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,370 mi
Last recorded127,370 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 127,370 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 127,370 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 119,292 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 119,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 113,715 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 108,524 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 102,631 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering control arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,350 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 90,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 83,736 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,413 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,151 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 66,421 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,005 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 GGJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GGJ, 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 GGJ registered?

WF61 GGJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is WF61 GGJ safe to buy?

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