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WR61 XVB

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,946 mi
Last recorded113,946 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 XVB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 113,946 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 110,581 miles

Handbrake travel becoming excessive

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 108,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 104,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light cracked

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 102,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front FOG LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 100,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 100,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 96,769 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm, discs ridged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 91,001 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,976 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,293 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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WR61 XVB is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WR61 XVB, 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 WR61 XVB registered?

WR61 XVB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is WR61 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 XVB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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