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RJ11 EFM

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,746 mi
Last recorded116,746 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 EFM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 116,746 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 116,746 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure all (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 105,742 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 105,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,683 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 89,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 73,862 miles

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

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

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

zero emissions registered ta dga

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,728 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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RJ11 EFM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ11 EFM, 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 RJ11 EFM registered?

RJ11 EFM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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