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N50 LJK

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

85,579 mi
Last recorded85,579 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 LJK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 85,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 85,578 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 131,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides plastic covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower of car rusty

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper both sides all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 82,391 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 127,949 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 74,881 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 124,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 70,999 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 70,999 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 120,696 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,149 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,301 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 115,636 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,821 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 111,340 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,744 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 105,389 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,806 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,952 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 99,448 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,117 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,215 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting (3.5.1g)

oil lEAK

Fail 27 Jun 2016 88,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting (3.5.1g)

oil lEAK

Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,456 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,757 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,359 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,302 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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N50 LJK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 N50 LJK, 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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N50 LJK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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