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MA11 JYW

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,328 mi
Last recorded162,328 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 JYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 162,328 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 156,176 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 May 2024 153,146 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 148,648 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2022 144,320 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2021 136,834 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 136,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 127,333 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,273 miles

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

OSR tyer on 2mm

Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 100,375 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Mar 2017 84,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,069 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear reverse light not working+bulb failure light on dash

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,195 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,134 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre perished and wearing on outer edge advise replacement

offside front tyre perished and is worn smooth on outer edge advise replacement

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,991 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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MA11 JYW 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 82.4%.

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 MA11 JYW, 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 MA11 JYW registered?

MA11 JYW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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