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NJ11 LVW

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,748 mi
Last recorded85,748 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 LVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 83,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 May 2024 78,007 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 78,007 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 72,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 70,678 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 66,881 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,218 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,422 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,924 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2017 33,845 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2016 27,816 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,027 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 14,027 miles

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

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 LVW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NJ11 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

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

Is NJ11 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ11 LVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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