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MJ11 XAH

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,069 mi
Last recorded126,069 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 XAH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 126,069 miles

Central Front steering warning lamp on yellow

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 126,067 miles

Central Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front steering warning lamp on yellow

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 116,927 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 116,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 107,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 95,705 miles

Exhaust flexi weak.

Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,363 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 83,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 82,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection to some components

Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,335 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 72,013 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 67,559 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,546 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 59,844 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 55,311 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 51,853 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 48,026 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 XAH is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAH, 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 XAH registered?

MJ11 XAH is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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