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LN11 RUJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,612 mi
Last recorded111,612 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN11 RUJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 111,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 13 May 2025 111,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 12 Jan 2024 108,498 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 99,828 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 90,118 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 90,118 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 84,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,550 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 72,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 65,861 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seat belts ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 45,692 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 45,675 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,498 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,339 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,400 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 24,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LN11 RUJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN11 RUJ, 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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LN11 RUJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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