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PJ11 XXT

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,038 mi
Last recorded104,038 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 104,038 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 104,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,683 miles

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

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

exhaust loose

Fail 2 Dec 2024 95,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust loose

Pass 4 Dec 2023 87,200 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

pad warning light on

tps light on

Pass 2 Dec 2022 76,823 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,021 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,354 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,075 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 61,281 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 61,280 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,270 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,853 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2015 38,511 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 26,382 miles

oil warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 10 Jun 2014 26,262 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

tracking check req

Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,989 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 XXT is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

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

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