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EF11 KEJ

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,385 mi
Last recorded109,385 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 KEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 109,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various bushes worn

various components corroded.

Fail 11 Dec 2025 109,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

various bushes worn

various components corroded.

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 105,012 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 101,879 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f brake sticking.various components corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2022 97,309 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 88,866 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,509 miles

o/s/r tyre's inner edge wear

Pass 30 Nov 2019 78,800 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 72,036 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,153 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 67,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17w goodyear (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,266 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,280 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 40,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF11 KEJ 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF11 KEJ, 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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EF11 KEJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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