CarVerify

Free Car Check

M500 CRJ

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,723 mi
Last recorded121,723 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 CRJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 121,723 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

The bonnet is difficult to open.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 121,429 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,534 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,096 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 10 Jan 2020 115,801 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 115,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 104,034 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 97,473 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

non flat tyres on front of vehicle and run flat tyres on the rear

Fail 13 Jan 2018 97,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

non flat tyres on front of vehicle and run flat tyres on the rear

Pass 24 Jan 2017 82,105 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 82,104 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,334 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 53,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,508 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,507 miles

Offside 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M500 CRJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M500 CRJ, 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

How do I check the history of M500 CRJ?

You can check the full history of M500 CRJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M500 CRJ registered?

M500 CRJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2011.

Is M500 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 CRJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M500 CRJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M500 CRJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.