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M88 JKY

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,584 mi
Last recorded120,584 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 JKY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 120,584 miles

all four shock absorbers bump stops are perishing

offside front mirror glass is cracked

underside of vehicle has corrosion in various areas

Pass 2 Jul 2025 115,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 109,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside wing mirror cracked slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 109,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror cracked slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 104,448 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 97,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 97,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 88,850 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,523 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 71,674 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 65,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,183 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 58,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts to outer edge and within tread, also cracking on inner sidewall and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts to tyre and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2015 50,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 50,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 41,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r alloy slightly distorted

o/s/r alloy slightly distorted

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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M88 JKY is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M88 JKY, 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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M88 JKY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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