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PJ11 XHD

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,438 mi
Last recorded238,438 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 238,438 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON /TRAYS COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 238,433 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON /TRAYS COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 221,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

brake warning light on

trays /covers /obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Aug 2020 204,795 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 204,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 177,348 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR 205/50/17 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 148,039 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2017 121,063 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 106,427 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 106,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,431 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 XHD is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

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

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