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LJ11 DBV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,011 mi
Last recorded99,011 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 DBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 99,011 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 84,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 80,882 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 74,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2019 63,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 63,502 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,889 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,596 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 30,503 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 26,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 19,749 miles

trigger point not met

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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LJ11 DBV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJ11 DBV, 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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LJ11 DBV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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