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PJB 181

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,138 mi
Last recorded94,138 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJB 181
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 94,138 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 88,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge main tread nearing wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 81,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT. 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 76,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 71,966 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 66,913 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 61,739 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,423 miles

Rear advise pads low

Pass 7 Jul 2018 55,058 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,180 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre outer side wall perished and cracked

Rear Brake pad warning wire not correctly fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,161 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,599 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 37,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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PJB 181 is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PJB 181, 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 PJB 181 registered?

PJB 181 is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2011.

Is PJB 181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJB 181 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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