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N4 BKJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,865 mi
Last recorded141,865 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 BKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 141,865 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 141,865 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 120,770 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 114,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 114,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 108,654 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 104,289 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,064 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 90,799 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Non run flat fitted, all other tyres have run flat technology

Offside Front Plastic cover missing, inner wheel arch

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 85,377 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Non run flat fitted, all other tyres have run flat technology

Offside Front Plastic cover missing, inner wheel arch

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,476 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,292 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,861 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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N4 BKJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N4 BKJ, 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 N4 BKJ registered?

N4 BKJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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