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PJ11 OFZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,716 mi
Last recorded116,716 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 OFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 116,716 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 113,795 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 113,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,617 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 107,984 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 106,119 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 101,035 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,428 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,401 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,845 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,845 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 48,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,021 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,905 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 41,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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PJ11 OFZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OFZ, 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 PJ11 OFZ registered?

PJ11 OFZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2011.

Is PJ11 OFZ safe to buy?

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