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BO53 JTR

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

208,389 mi
Last recorded208,389 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 JTR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 208,389 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 205,836 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 205,836 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 198,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 193,376 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 189,391 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 185,482 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2019 181,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 176,884 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 170,987 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 164,746 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 160,034 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,102 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BO53 JTR 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 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 BO53 JTR, 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 BO53 JTR registered?

BO53 JTR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is BO53 JTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO53 JTR 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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