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LJ61 NPZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,728 mi
Last recorded76,728 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 NPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 76,728 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 73,661 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 70,894 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 67,360 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 67,356 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 60,420 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 51,190 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 47,334 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 43,159 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,527 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,969 miles

front tyre edges worn

Pass 29 Jan 2015 30,176 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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LJ61 NPZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LJ61 NPZ, 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 LJ61 NPZ registered?

LJ61 NPZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is LJ61 NPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ61 NPZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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