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J77 SXX

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,973 mi
Last recorded102,973 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 SXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 102,973 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 99,644 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2023 96,222 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,420 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 85,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,622 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,738 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 61,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,447 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 52,447 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,592 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 39,772 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,971 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

remove object from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,591 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 23,610 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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J77 SXX is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J77 SXX, 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 J77 SXX registered?

J77 SXX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is J77 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J77 SXX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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