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GJ11 XKM

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,113 mi
Last recorded41,113 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 XKM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 41,113 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 39,955 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 38,091 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 35,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 33,580 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 31,633 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 31,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 30,155 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,368 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 26,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,850 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 21,700 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,044 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 12,047 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 XKM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ11 XKM registered?

GJ11 XKM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is GJ11 XKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ11 XKM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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