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LJ12 VRY

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

221,243 mi
Last recorded221,243 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 VRY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 221,243 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 208,016 miles

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

Nearside centre floor panel is insecure

slight play on rack off side

Pass 12 Apr 2024 200,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2023 188,096 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber is leaking

Offside steering arm is slightly worn

screen is chipped

Pass 22 Apr 2022 170,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside steering arm has play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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LJ12 VRY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ12 VRY, 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 LJ12 VRY registered?

LJ12 VRY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is LJ12 VRY safe to buy?

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