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MW11 JVK

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,160 mi
Last recorded94,160 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW11 JVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 94,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front undertray fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2026 94,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front undertray fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 94,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top arms bushes excessively perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm exssive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mid suspension arm bush excessively perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield missing plus front and rear (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear exhaust hitting rear lower arm

Rear prop cup link cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2025 82,740 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 20 Aug 2025 82,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2024 69,532 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 65,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 65,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 55,406 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 51,120 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,037 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Jul 2018 37,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut exposing cords - NOT in excess of requirements for RFR

Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 26,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 13,143 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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MW11 JVK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MW11 JVK, 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 MW11 JVK registered?

MW11 JVK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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