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OU11 JLV

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,350 mi
Last recorded60,350 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU11 JLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 60,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 54,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 47,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inside edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inside edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inside edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in zone "A" and centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 42,106 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear no.plates cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 42,107 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose o/s/f door mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear no.plates cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 38,049 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 34,767 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,223 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 28,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,277 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 24,277 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,719 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,434 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,505 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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OU11 JLV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OU11 JLV, 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 OU11 JLV registered?

OU11 JLV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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