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BB56 JPB

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,172 mi
Last recorded64,172 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB56 JPB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 64,172 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 68,076 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 59,379 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 59,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 62,279 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 62,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 54,354 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,988 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 49,346 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 50,356 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 47,930 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2021 44,035 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 39,788 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,177 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,406 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 30,057 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 29,546 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 27,410 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some underbody components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 27,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some underbody components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,263 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 20,599 miles

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

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

brake wear warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,487 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 14,907 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,770 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 10,525 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 10,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,774 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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BB56 JPB is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BB56 JPB, 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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BB56 JPB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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