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MJ11 UPE

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,643 mi
Last recorded89,643 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 UPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 89,643 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 89,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 83,789 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 81,305 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 77,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 73,558 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,388 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 56,833 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,700 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,895 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,266 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,026 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 20,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,831 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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MJ11 UPE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

MJ11 UPE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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