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MA61 JXM

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,992 mi
Last recorded184,992 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 JXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 184,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 167,305 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 167,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 157,308 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 157,300 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 144,213 miles

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

parking brake lever travel becoming long

Pass 22 Mar 2021 133,153 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 130,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 122,833 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 122,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 113,303 miles

Front Both discs worn

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Disc scored

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Both discs worn

Pass 3 Apr 2017 101,895 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,657 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 88,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 78,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2015 78,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Oct 2014 60,127 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MA61 JXM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA61 JXM, 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 MA61 JXM registered?

MA61 JXM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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