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MJ11 WMZ

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,731 mi
Last recorded77,731 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 WMZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 77,731 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 69,064 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 61,426 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexible pipe /mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Dec 2022 61,426 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexible pipe /mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 54,115 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 53,464 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 53,460 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 52,348 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 52,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 46,612 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 46,612 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter damaged! (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 42,133 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 34,213 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 34,213 miles

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 30,270 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 17,996 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 WMZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ11 WMZ registered?

MJ11 WMZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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