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RJ11 JFN

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,620 mi
Last recorded137,620 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 JFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 137,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TMPS Red Lamp On Vehicle registered before 2012

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips to n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 137,619 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both o/s and n/s Inner Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TMPS Red Lamp On Vehicle registered before 2012

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips to n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 129,235 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear from body to sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 129,235 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear from body to sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 120,320 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 120,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,568 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 104,965 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 104,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 96,495 miles

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

engine has an oil leak from sump bung

Fail 11 Jul 2019 96,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine has an oil leak from sump bung

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,445 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 84,445 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 73,078 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,780 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 42,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,207 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 JFN is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JFN, 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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RJ11 JFN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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