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MJ11 XAG

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,737 mi
Last recorded105,737 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 XAG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 105,737 miles

Offside Front jacking block missing

Fail 29 Apr 2026 105,724 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective unable to test due condition of blade & washers no emitting water (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective unable to check blade due to condition of blade & washer not working (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front jacking point block missing

tpms light on

Pass 31 Mar 2025 103,611 miles

tpms on

Pass 12 Apr 2024 102,323 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tyre light on

Pass 12 Apr 2023 101,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 101,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 101,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 101,158 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 60,804 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 99,145 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,440 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,821 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,023 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 5 Apr 2016 82,019 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,566 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XAG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 XAG, 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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MJ11 XAG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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