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NJ11 LCX

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,336 mi
Last recorded125,336 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 LCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 125,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Fail 10 Nov 2022 125,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached Bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 121,246 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 121,167 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 116,956 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 112,117 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 112,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 106,127 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 106,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 102,395 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 97,936 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 92,796 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers smear

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,064 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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NJ11 LCX is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LCX, 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 NJ11 LCX registered?

NJ11 LCX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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