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WV61 ZPX

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,253 mi
Last recorded107,253 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 ZPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 107,253 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres only 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 102,297 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 95,035 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp misting

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,060 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 91,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 89,850 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,105 miles

All four road tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight rattle from exhaust system

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall has small cut

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

Slight rattle from exhaust

Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,553 miles

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

Slight rattle from exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,016 miles

wear in all brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot loaded

rattle from exhaust at idle

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 ZPX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black 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 WV61 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

WV61 ZPX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is WV61 ZPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 ZPX 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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