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E11 JRJ

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,845 mi
Last recorded72,845 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 JRJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 72,845 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Fail 16 Jan 2026 72,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (unable to adjust) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 10 Sep 2025 98,649 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 54,879 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 54,878 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,248 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 96,248 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 43,827 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 43,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low can not be (adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 88,364 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 38,678 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 38,678 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,994 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 29,388 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,214 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 22,878 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,492 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2020 17,118 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,109 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 15 Oct 2018 53,788 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,162 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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E11 JRJ is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2017 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 53,322 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 E11 JRJ, 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 9 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E11 JRJ registered?

E11 JRJ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2017.

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