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WJ61 BCV

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,215 mi
Last recorded87,215 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 BCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 87,215 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 87,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 84,899 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 82,159 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 74,006 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 74,006 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 69,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,889 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 59,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,240 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,939 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 36,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,881 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 23,838 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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WJ61 BCV is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJ61 BCV, 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 WJ61 BCV registered?

WJ61 BCV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is WJ61 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ61 BCV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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