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GJ11 XJZ

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,418 mi
Last recorded114,418 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 XJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 114,418 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 114,418 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 111,736 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamps dim

Pass 9 Nov 2023 108,022 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Brake pad wear sensor (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both reluctor rings (1.6 (e))

Registration plate lamps dim

Pass 21 Nov 2022 104,744 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Brake pad wear lead (4.11 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp dim

Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,421 miles

Registration plate lamps dim

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 93,009 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 74,588 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2016 49,600 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 48,651 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread area

Pass 5 May 2015 29,718 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 16,071 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,595 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 XJZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XJZ, 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 XJZ registered?

GJ11 XJZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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