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A11 CLJ

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

162,746 mi
Last recorded162,746 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 CLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 162,746 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 158,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2024 158,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 152,044 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 144,660 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 135,087 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 130,276 miles

Trays fitted restricting view to components

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 118,354 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front tyre treads slightly scrubbed on inner edges

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2018 104,408 miles

engine and under floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 88,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

propshaft rubber starting to split

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,779 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,297 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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A11 CLJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 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 A11 CLJ, 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 16 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A11 CLJ registered?

A11 CLJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2010.

Is A11 CLJ safe to buy?

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