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G22 JDJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,240 mi
Last recorded125,240 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 JDJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 125,240 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 125,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2025 191,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring loom not correctly routed (1.6 (d))

Pass 8 May 2025 114,903 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 181,483 miles

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

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 3 May 2024 107,350 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 171,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 99,041 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 146,096 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 87,202 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 126,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 81,675 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 81,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides inner side walls splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 103,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 103,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,554 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 75,554 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019 86,323 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 69,948 miles

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 19 Jan 2019 68,250 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 68,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,752 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 56,710 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 56,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,264 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,196 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 37,312 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 37,312 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 17,536 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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G22 JDJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 G22 JDJ, 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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G22 JDJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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