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WJ61 ZGP

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,859 mi
Last recorded100,859 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 100,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Water ingress nearside head lamp

Pass 8 Oct 2024 91,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,176 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 76,477 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,468 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,502 miles

sill covers & undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,774 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,888 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,453 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,395 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 38,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

EML light on at time of testing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,551 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,994 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,851 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 ZGP is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ61 ZGP registered?

WJ61 ZGP is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is WJ61 ZGP safe to buy?

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