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C16 NJY

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,239 mi
Last recorded80,239 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 NJY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 80,239 miles

both trat tyers low front and rear pads low dics poor

hand btake travell on limit

Fail 20 Aug 2025 80,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both trat tyers low front and rear pads low dics poor

hand btake travell on limit

Pass 30 Aug 2024 73,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi + clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 73,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi + clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 67,690 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 67,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50 r17 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre Outer edge ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,825 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 58,503 miles

osf on limit on edges 2055017(rsc)

osr worn on edge close to limit

Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,223 miles

Nearside front tyre very worn on edges and close to limit

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,590 miles

front brake pads very low

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Aug 2018 40,543 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2017 35,736 miles

front pads getting low

rear bumper damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2017 35,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bumper damaged

front pads getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2016 31,532 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,627 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,776 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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C16 NJY is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 74,478 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C16 NJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C16 NJY registered?

C16 NJY is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 31 August 2011.

Is C16 NJY safe to buy?

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