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BW11 KJZ

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,769 mi
Last recorded63,769 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 KJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 63,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge / worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear brake discs wearing

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2024 59,522 miles

front and rear brake discs wearing

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge / getting close to wear indicators

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 54,454 miles

Front brake discs wearing

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge / getting close to wear indicators

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil level on min

Pass 6 Oct 2022 48,699 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge / nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,958 miles

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dim.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 42,090 miles

N/S/F wiper smearing

O/S/R number plate lamp dim

Fail 14 Oct 2020 42,090 miles

N/S/F wiper smearing

O/S/R number plate lamp dim

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 39,470 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 36,112 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 33,517 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,092 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 13,245 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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BW11 KJZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BW11 KJZ, 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 BW11 KJZ registered?

BW11 KJZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is BW11 KJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW11 KJZ 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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