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WJ11 ZYB

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,875 mi
Last recorded120,875 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 120,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 118,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 112,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 107,567 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2019 98,774 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 85,706 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,848 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2016 66,594 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 54,470 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 54,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,007 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 38,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZYB is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

WJ11 ZYB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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