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J444 CEL

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,893 mi
Last recorded138,893 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 CEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 138,893 miles

All rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Both front day time running light bulbs not working

Both front strut top mounts noisy when turning

Engine oil level below minimum

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox area - bad leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 10 Oct 2025 138,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Both front day time running light bulbs not working

Both front strut top mounts noisy when turning

Engine oil level below minimum

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox area - bad leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 Oct 2024 130,519 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 130,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 119,704 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 119,704 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 111,000 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,946 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 101,946 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 79,816 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 68,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 68,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 59,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,271 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,555 miles

all tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 31,957 miles

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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J444 CEL is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J444 CEL, 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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J444 CEL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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