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C4 LTF

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,916 mi
Last recorded78,916 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 LTF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 78,916 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 78,866 miles

Emissions unable to be completed whilst doing emissions test it flashed a RED EML and lambda reading went over 2.2. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 78,078 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 76,856 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 76,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2022 68,023 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 57,885 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 48,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 43,178 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 41,816 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,746 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 31,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,914 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,797 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,130 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 15,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

off side front tyre wearing thin 2-3.mm

Pass 27 Feb 2014 13,782 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer 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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C4 LTF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C4 LTF, 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 C4 LTF registered?

C4 LTF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is C4 LTF safe to buy?

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