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AJ60 GXE

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,981 mi
Last recorded178,981 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 GXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 178,981 miles

Rear prop shaft seal worn

Rear seat folded

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2026 178,981 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear prop shaft seal worn

Rear seat folded

engine oil very low /due service

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2025 175,680 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 175,680 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet unable to open (3.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 170,832 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 170,832 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 160,366 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 146,839 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 139,436 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe and clamp deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2021 139,436 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi pipe and clamp deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 129,567 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 129,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 121,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 110,316 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,397 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 85,691 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 78,984 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,752 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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AJ60 GXE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black 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 AJ60 GXE, 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 AJ60 GXE registered?

AJ60 GXE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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