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RJ53 SAN

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,324 mi
Last recorded95,324 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 SAN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 95,324 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 95,321 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,373 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 73,157 miles

under trays fitted restricting view to some steering components , brake and fuel pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Sep 2019 53,800 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 29,454 miles

cracks between tread on offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,414 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,118 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 14,777 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 14,777 miles

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

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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RJ53 SAN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RJ53 SAN, 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 RJ53 SAN registered?

RJ53 SAN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 August 2011.

Is RJ53 SAN safe to buy?

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