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NJ11 LUP

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,500 mi
Last recorded120,500 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 LUP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 120,500 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2025 119,970 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (phone holder on windscreen obscuring drivers view) (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (both) (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (outer sidewall) 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2024 111,672 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2023 107,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 107,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 104,066 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 99,021 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 97,158 miles

Front exhaust clamp snapped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,073 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak obscured by engine under tray ()

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 30 Aug 2017 74,531 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak obscured by engine under tray ()

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,666 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perrished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 62,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers & under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perrished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,631 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 50,631 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2014 38,144 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 LUP is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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