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NJ11 BBZ

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,993 mi
Last recorded113,993 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 BBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 113,993 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 113,993 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,200 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 110,196 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 101,053 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,889 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,847 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 73,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 63,782 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 63,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,930 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 53,599 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,992 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 46,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,428 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 37,428 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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NJ11 BBZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ11 BBZ, 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 NJ11 BBZ registered?

NJ11 BBZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is NJ11 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ11 BBZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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