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M27 EWJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,477 mi
Last recorded71,477 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 EWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,477 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 55,808 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 51,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 46,079 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 41,733 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,268 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,674 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 33,674 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,832 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,498 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,040 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,499 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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M27 EWJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 M27 EWJ, 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 M27 EWJ registered?

M27 EWJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is M27 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M27 EWJ 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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