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PJ11 RYW

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,445 mi
Last recorded136,445 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 136,445 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 125,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear bumper deformed

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 125,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear bumper deformed

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 113,858 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 113,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 108,697 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2023 108,656 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2022 103,362 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 96,602 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.87ml (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9ml (5.2.3 (e))

emission test wont register

Fail 18 May 2021 96,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.87ml (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9ml (5.2.3 (e))

emission test wont register

Pass 20 May 2020 88,327 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 82,525 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 12 May 2018 76,373 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 65,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn outer edge and cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smearing

Pass 5 May 2016 55,799 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall, no cords visable

both front wipers smearing

Pass 6 May 2015 41,835 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 40,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,103 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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PJ11 RYW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PJ11 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

PJ11 RYW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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