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PF11 JLX

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,612 mi
Last recorded137,612 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF11 JLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 137,612 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 137,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 128,419 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 128,419 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,870 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 114,870 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 100,172 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 100,172 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 83,585 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS SHOWING SIGNS OF ADVANCED WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 74,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS SHOWING SIGNS OF ADVANCED WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,158 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,844 miles

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

possible n/s/r brake calliper sticking

Pass 18 Aug 2017 46,764 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,084 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 28,759 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer tread worn.

offside front tyre outer edge tread worn.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,249 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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PF11 JLX is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PF11 JLX, 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 PF11 JLX registered?

PF11 JLX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 August 2011.

Is PF11 JLX safe to buy?

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