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RJ61 NJU

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,148 mi
Last recorded80,148 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 NJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 80,148 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2022 71,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,062 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,205 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,746 miles

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,321 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 34,647 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,620 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RJ61 NJU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RJ61 NJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ61 NJU registered?

RJ61 NJU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is RJ61 NJU safe to buy?

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