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BT11 LZN

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,561 mi
Last recorded122,561 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 LZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 122,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S child seats fitted, unable to fully inspect rear seat belts ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 122,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Flexi pipe badly damaged (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Light bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S child seats fitted, unable to fully inspect rear seat belts ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,435 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Dec 2022 117,435 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2021 110,222 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test media holder in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

brake warning lamp illuminated

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Dec 2021 110,161 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner sidewall has a bulge also cut to the inner shoulder 205/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test media holder in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

brake warning lamp illuminated

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 98,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test media holder and air fresheners in drivers field of vision ()

Fail 23 Dec 2019 98,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test media holder and air fresheners in drivers field of vision ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear indicator wire insecure and touching drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,409 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on edges of tread

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Rear brake pad warning light (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 85,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn bald on edges of tread

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Rear brake pad warning light (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,809 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 76,809 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,483 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 49,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn to 1mm on edges of tread

offside front tyre worn bald on edges of tread

Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,908 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 20,505 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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BT11 LZN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT11 LZN, 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 BT11 LZN registered?

BT11 LZN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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