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GJ11 JTO

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,874 mi
Last recorded127,874 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 JTO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 127,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2022 127,874 miles

Nearside 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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2021 115,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 105,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,242 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))

undertrays fitted and engine covers

Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,711 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 74,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front disc pads 50% worn

Fail 20 Dec 2016 74,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front disc pads 50% worn

Pass 22 Dec 2015 64,180 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 64,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

eml light on intermitantly

Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,338 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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GJ11 JTO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ11 JTO, 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 GJ11 JTO registered?

GJ11 JTO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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