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PJ11 XEM

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,970 mi
Last recorded146,970 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 146,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS lamp on not a test item

Undertray not fully secure FULL BODY under trays fitted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 137,345 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 132,625 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 128,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 124,330 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 151,193 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 118,858 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 112,934 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

Pass 9 Jul 2018 102,964 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edges/on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/on minimum limit-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 93,363 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,102 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,420 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,534 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 XEM is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

PJ11 XEM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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