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L13 BJO

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,026 mi
Last recorded70,026 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 BJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 70,026 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 68,065 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 66,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 64,142 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,973 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 59,061 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 48,711 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 41,939 miles

Offside Front wearing inner and outter edge

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 41,939 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wearing inner and outter edge

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 4 Jun 2016 35,109 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,253 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 28,214 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 22,139 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 22,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L13 BJO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L13 BJO, 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 L13 BJO registered?

L13 BJO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is L13 BJO safe to buy?

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