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DN11 TJZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,247 mi
Last recorded111,247 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 TJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 111,247 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 111,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 108,699 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 108,694 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 99,794 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 95,483 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 95,482 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,694 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,785 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 86,007 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,626 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,004 miles

chip in o/s lower windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,202 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just met requirements (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,911 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,871 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 51,871 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,772 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,453 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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DN11 TJZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN11 TJZ, 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 DN11 TJZ registered?

DN11 TJZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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The MOT history for DN11 TJZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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