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WU61 GHJ

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,072 mi
Last recorded71,072 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 GHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 71,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 67,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges Worn, Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 61,546 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,995 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,203 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 23 Jul 2021 50,098 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,141 miles

both front tyres worn on the outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2019 41,141 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on the outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2018 34,593 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 30,313 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 25,777 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2015 22,467 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 14,130 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre outerwall cut but not deep to cords and also wearing low from outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 14,130 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre outerwall cut but not deep to cords and also wearing low from outer edge

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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WU61 GHJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU61 GHJ, 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 WU61 GHJ registered?

WU61 GHJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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