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BF11 WJA

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,825 mi
Last recorded123,825 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 WJA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 123,825 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 123,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 109,563 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 109,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 89,458 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 77,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 77,600 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm & inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 50,468 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,293 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 44,293 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,958 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,424 miles

Both front tyres outer stepped tread areas are bald. No cord or ply exposed.

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

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

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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BF11 WJA 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 69.2%.

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 BF11 WJA, 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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BF11 WJA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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