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J21 RNO

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,555 mi
Last recorded92,555 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 RNO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 92,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.80mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,080 miles

Nearside Rear Body damage

Fail 16 Dec 2024 85,056 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body damage

Pass 7 Oct 2023 81,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,792 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 77,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 65,604 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 63,158 miles

ENGINE COVER & TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW

UNDER SILL TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW

Pass 19 Aug 2019 59,523 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 59,523 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,950 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,762 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 45,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 37,897 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,172 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,891 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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J21 RNO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J21 RNO, 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 J21 RNO registered?

J21 RNO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is J21 RNO safe to buy?

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