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JJ61 EJJ

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,887 mi
Last recorded33,887 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ61 EJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 33,887 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 33,887 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire and poor running! (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 31,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 31,047 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 27,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Signs of corrosion under paint protection. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Signs of corrosion under paint protection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Signs of corrosion under paint protection. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 25,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Signs of brake pipe being heavily corroded under paint protection. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror insecure (mounting broken)

Fail 1 Dec 2022 25,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Signs of brake pipe being heavily corroded under paint protection. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror insecure (mounting broken)

Pass 26 Nov 2021 21,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 19,228 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 16,913 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 15,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 12,765 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 10,476 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 8,978 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 7,821 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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JJ61 EJJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JJ61 EJJ, 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 JJ61 EJJ registered?

JJ61 EJJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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