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YR11 BWJ

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,978 mi
Last recorded123,978 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 BWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 123,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 123,977 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 121,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 119,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,227 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 100,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on tread on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 89,926 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2016 78,123 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,195 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,963 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,174 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edge

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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YR11 BWJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YR11 BWJ, 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 YR11 BWJ registered?

YR11 BWJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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The MOT history for YR11 BWJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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