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WV61 XAU

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,452 mi
Last recorded78,452 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 XAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 78,452 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2023 74,348 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 74,255 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,737 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 67,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 58,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 58,839 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust detached (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

play in offside front track rod inner joint

Fail 29 Jul 2020 55,852 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine missfire and eml light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

play in offside front track rod inner joint

rattle from inside exhaust system

tpms light on

Pass 31 Jul 2019 52,352 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 52,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 44,805 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 44,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 38,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front very weak in operation but no visible leaks

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 29,741 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,281 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 16,614 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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WV61 XAU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XAU, 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 WV61 XAU registered?

WV61 XAU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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