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BG11 LLM

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,555 mi
Last recorded99,555 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 LLM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 99,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 94,446 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 May 2025 94,446 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

little or no effort from both parking brakes

Pass 8 May 2024 88,952 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 83,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened got lip on (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 83,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened got lip on (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 79,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe Clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Hand Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel.

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Pad Wear Sensor Cable. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 May 2022 79,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe Clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Hand Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel.

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Pad Wear Sensor Cable. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 69,513 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,351 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,665 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,817 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 45,817 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 40,398 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2015 40,398 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 30,136 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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BG11 LLM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BG11 LLM, 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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BG11 LLM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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