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DX61 KJJ

2011 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,544 mi
Last recorded128,544 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX61 KJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 128,544 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 117,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 117,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 107,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 92,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,632 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 81,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2021 63,850 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 57,265 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 47,869 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 32,499 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2017 32,496 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wheels require tracking

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on both edges just legal

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 20,730 miles

front wheels require tracking

offside front tyre worn on both edges

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 20,730 miles

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

front wheels require tracking

offside front tyre worn on both edges

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 14,314 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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DX61 KJJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DX61 KJJ, 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 DX61 KJJ registered?

DX61 KJJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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