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MT60 XZJ

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,616 mi
Last recorded137,616 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT60 XZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 137,616 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 137,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 128,462 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 123,034 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 118,167 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 113,263 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 106,968 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 106,968 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 100,860 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,960 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 69,382 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,537 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 52,289 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,724 miles

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2014 24,794 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on outer and inner edges

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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MT60 XZJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MT60 XZJ, 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 MT60 XZJ registered?

MT60 XZJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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The MOT history for MT60 XZJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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