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LJ11 DKL

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,503 mi
Last recorded94,503 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 DKL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 94,503 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,421 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 83,012 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 78,864 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,419 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,317 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 52,764 miles

Offside Rear no plate lamp working ,not as bright as the near side

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,854 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,206 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 36,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DKL is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LJ11 DKL, 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 LJ11 DKL registered?

LJ11 DKL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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