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J3 WLV

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,619 mi
Last recorded96,619 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 WLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 96,619 miles

All suspension component bushes perished and deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/rear (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle including suspension components corroded

Under-trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 95,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing both side rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 92,377 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside/nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2023 91,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Fail 24 Mar 2023 91,323 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside/nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 4 Feb 2022 89,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension compoents

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2019 87,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 87,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 87,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front lower exhaust bracket corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,622 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 75,938 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,345 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted obscuring major engine components

under tray fitted obscuring major engine components

Fail 26 Feb 2016 75,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted obscuring major engine components

under tray fitted obscuring major engine components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J3 WLV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J3 WLV, 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 J3 WLV registered?

J3 WLV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is J3 WLV safe to buy?

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