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PJ11 ULR

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,922 mi
Last recorded129,922 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 ULR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 129,922 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 129,922 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 127,377 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2023 124,654 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2023 124,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread inner edge and 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 118,560 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 118,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 109,325 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 109,325 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 99,203 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,434 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,466 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,511 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,384 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ULR is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

PJ11 ULR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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