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J21 TLH

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,222 mi
Last recorded49,222 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 TLH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2025 49,222 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 43,508 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 42,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 40,552 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 34,867 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded under protective sheaths

Pass 8 Oct 2021 30,443 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 17 Sep 2020 29,292 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 27,244 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 27,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 26,048 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,667 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 23,471 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 21,593 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,473 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 TLH is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J21 TLH, 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 J21 TLH registered?

J21 TLH is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is J21 TLH safe to buy?

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