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MJ11 KNC

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,962 mi
Last recorded137,962 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 KNC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 137,962 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 132,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 126,670 miles

(park brake travel high)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (worn on inner and outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 121,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 118,113 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 118,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 113,145 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 113,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,621 miles

Brakes dont feel as sharp as they should be - all apear to be working correctly with no obvious defects.

Front Both tyres unevenly worn

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS RING WORN (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven tread pattern

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Guibo worn (propshaft doughnut ) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 102,621 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible Damged to excess (0.1 (b))

Brakes dont feel as sharp as they should be - all apear to be working correctly with no obvious defects.

Front Both tyres unevenly worn

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS RING WORN (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven tread pattern

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Guibo worn (propshaft doughnut ) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,094 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2018 95,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,501 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 88,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,507 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 81,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,346 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 61,614 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 61,614 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MJ11 KNC is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MJ11 KNC, 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 MJ11 KNC registered?

MJ11 KNC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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