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WJ61 FVC

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,196 mi
Last recorded81,196 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 81,196 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 75,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 75,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 68,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 68,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 56,852 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 53,875 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

oil level on the minimum

Pass 6 Jan 2021 49,125 miles

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 30 Dec 2019 44,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 41,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and the underside of vehicle.

Fail 10 Jan 2019 41,719 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil level on the minimum.

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and the underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,387 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 37,387 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S and N/S cracked at tread edges to cord. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2017 32,428 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has abnormal wear

Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,639 miles

under trays fitted obstructing under view of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2015 27,434 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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WJ61 FVC 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 FVC, 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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WJ61 FVC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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