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XX04 JAT

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,402 mi
Last recorded106,402 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX04 JAT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 106,402 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 102,011 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 99,940 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 99,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,863 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 82,838 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible covered in road dirt (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and both rear tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,583 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 69,642 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 64,747 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 64,747 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 56,862 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 56,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 44,934 miles

front tyres getting low on tread and wearing unevenly

rear tyres getting very close to legal limit

Pass 21 Nov 2016 35,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 26,330 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 26,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 18,312 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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XX04 JAT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XX04 JAT, 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 XX04 JAT registered?

XX04 JAT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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