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GJ11 XFO

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,956 mi
Last recorded44,956 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 XFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 44,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 41,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 41,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,457 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2023 36,509 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 29,395 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 29,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 23,411 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 23,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 18,736 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

small cracks in tyres not down to cords

Pass 23 Mar 2017 15,729 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 14,005 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 9,212 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 XFO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GJ11 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

GJ11 XFO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is GJ11 XFO safe to buy?

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