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DP11 JBY

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,838 mi
Last recorded128,838 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 JBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 128,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 126,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2024 126,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 121,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

wet MOT

Fail 18 Sep 2023 121,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

wet MOT

Pass 24 Sep 2022 114,737 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 106,533 miles

front number plate faded.

nearside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot some damage

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth and perished

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2021 106,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut deep on tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bold on tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate faded.

nearside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot some damage

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth and perished

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn , (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn, both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,261 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 20,529 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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DP11 JBY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DP11 JBY, 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 DP11 JBY registered?

DP11 JBY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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