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VE11 JOJ

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,231 mi
Last recorded118,231 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 JOJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 118,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge and tread is low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has some scratches. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 113,060 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,266 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has some scratches. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 109,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades are split and not cleaning screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has some scratches. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 96,629 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,364 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 84,364 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 83,145 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,011 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Jun 2019 66,011 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres worn on inside edge

TPM light is 'ON'

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 56,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the outside edge

Pass 20 May 2017 47,271 miles

Items removed from drivers view

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 39,204 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 39,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,879 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 30,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 23,596 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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VE11 JOJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White 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 VE11 JOJ, 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 VE11 JOJ registered?

VE11 JOJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2011.

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