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LV11 JXN

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,983 mi
Last recorded193,983 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 JXN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 193,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 193,983 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 173,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edges Wearing Thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both Rear Lamps are operative but dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 173,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edges Wearing Thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both Rear Lamps are operative but dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 172,681 miles

Central Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 158,718 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

nearside front spot lamp damaged.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 24 Feb 2023 158,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

nearside front spot lamp damaged.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,243 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 121,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 104,147 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Fail 21 Feb 2020 104,147 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,506 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 77,830 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 21,959 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 6,851 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 6,668 miles

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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LV11 JXN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV11 JXN, 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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What year was LV11 JXN registered?

LV11 JXN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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