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DX61 LJN

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,719 mi
Last recorded77,719 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX61 LJN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 77,719 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play in steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 77,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (205/50 r17 w) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play in steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 70,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 v (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Oct 2024 70,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,117 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,986 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 61,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2020 53,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 May 2019 50,188 miles

Rear wiper arm missing

Fail 28 May 2019 50,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 19 May 2018 46,153 miles

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 10 May 2017 40,117 miles

all wheels slightly buckled

Pass 24 May 2016 29,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 18,219 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 18,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,688 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 LJN is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DX61 LJN, 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 DX61 LJN registered?

DX61 LJN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is DX61 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX61 LJN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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