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WF61 WRK

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,017 mi
Last recorded103,017 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 WRK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 103,017 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 103,017 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 96,602 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 91,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 85,911 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2023 85,907 miles

Emissions unable to be completed auxiliary belt snapped during test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,113 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 75,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 69,629 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Feb 2020 69,629 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2019 61,304 miles

rattle under vehicle under trays fitted at time of test

slight movement/wear to front top suspension mounts

Pass 17 Jan 2018 53,987 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,930 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,603 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to inner wall plus tread wearing low on outer section

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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WF61 WRK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRK, 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 WRK registered?

WF61 WRK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is WF61 WRK safe to buy?

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