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JE03 SBO

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,768 mi
Last recorded105,768 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE03 SBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 105,768 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 99,187 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 99,180 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 92,783 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 86,902 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 83,405 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 83,400 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 78,903 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 50% working led (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 75,908 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 75,908 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,007 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated, exhaust system still fully supported

Fail 28 Feb 2019 73,004 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated, exhaust system still fully supported

Pass 27 Dec 2018 71,872 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 71,872 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 62,044 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 52,691 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 40,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 27,170 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 15,973 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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JE03 SBO is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JE03 SBO, 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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JE03 SBO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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