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PJ11 ODU

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,875 mi
Last recorded93,875 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 ODU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 93,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 89,200 miles

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

Rear tie bar bolts loose

Fail 23 Oct 2024 89,200 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tie bar bolts loose

Pass 17 Oct 2023 84,452 miles

Nearside Front strut has a leak of oil

Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,380 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,095 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 75,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 70,226 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,772 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 41,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 38,867 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 38,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,240 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,145 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,693 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 18,666 miles

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

Offside Front 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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PJ11 ODU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ11 ODU, 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 PJ11 ODU registered?

PJ11 ODU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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