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MY55 SJB

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,239 mi
Last recorded157,239 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY55 SJB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 157,239 miles

brake pads ok but wear sensor wire is broken n/s/f

Pass 1 Apr 2025 150,478 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 142,773 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 133,604 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 126,241 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 120,649 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 120,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2020 113,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 106,006 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 96,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 89,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,300 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,909 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 82,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 82,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MY55 SJB is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MY55 SJB, 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 MY55 SJB registered?

MY55 SJB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is MY55 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY55 SJB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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