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WV61 WTE

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,461 mi
Last recorded91,461 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 WTE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 91,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread lifting slightly no cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,108 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 86,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 80,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 75,603 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 73,390 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,162 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 67,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,298 miles

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

all tyres worn /wearing on edges

Fail 13 Aug 2018 63,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

all tyres worn /wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,713 miles

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

all tyres worn/wearing on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2017 59,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres worn/wearing on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,560 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,092 miles

both front tyres perishing

nearside front and both rear tyre edges worn

Fail 17 Aug 2015 45,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perishing

nearside front and both rear tyre edges worn

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,927 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 37,900 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 37,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WV61 WTE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WV61 WTE, 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 WV61 WTE registered?

WV61 WTE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WV61 WTE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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