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PX11 XCJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,618 mi
Last recorded78,618 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX11 XCJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,618 miles

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

Rear Rear subframe covered in underseal

Fail 16 Jan 2026 78,618 miles

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

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

Rear Rear subframe covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jan 2025 74,760 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 74,753 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 70,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 70,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Mar 2022 58,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 51,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Floor to beam axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Floor to beam axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 51,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Floor to beam axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Floor to beam axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear indicator very close to brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 12 Mar 2019 42,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cuts in tread area,no visible cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cuts in tread area,no visible cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 42,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both hoses disconnected from washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cuts in tread area,no visible cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cuts in tread area,no visible cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on indicating overdue service

Pass 3 Mar 2018 38,236 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 35,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 28,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 23,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,219 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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PX11 XCJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PX11 XCJ, 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 PX11 XCJ registered?

PX11 XCJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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