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WJ11 UCL

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,294 mi
Last recorded101,294 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 UCL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 101,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 99,050 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 99,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 96,920 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 92,562 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,212 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 88,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,700 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,479 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,634 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre and tread getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 32,117 miles

N/S/F jacking pad missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WJ11 UCL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WJ11 UCL, 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 WJ11 UCL registered?

WJ11 UCL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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