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WJ61 CBO

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,835 mi
Last recorded142,835 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 CBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 142,835 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 142,791 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to o/s (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 131,868 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside day time running lamp not working

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 131,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside day time running lamp not working

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 127,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished 225/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside day time running lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 120,902 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 120,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 114,431 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,179 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 108,179 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 102,870 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre near wear indicators

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2018 94,180 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,880 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 61,240 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,104 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 CBO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black 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 WJ61 CBO, 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 CBO registered?

WJ61 CBO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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