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BJ11 VTE

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,146 mi
Last recorded120,146 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VTE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 120,146 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 114,738 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 109,008 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,589 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 90,852 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 84,068 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,191 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,434 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front & rear brake discs lipped

front & rear brake pads worn

Fail 8 Mar 2017 64,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205x50x17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x50x17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

front & rear brake discs lipped

front & rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,787 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,246 miles

Nearside Front 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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BJ11 VTE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey 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 BJ11 VTE, 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 BJ11 VTE registered?

BJ11 VTE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ11 VTE 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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