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FY61 LBN

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,852 mi
Last recorded123,852 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 LBN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 123,852 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 123,852 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 114,001 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 111,869 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2019 100,753 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,540 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,831 miles

both front brake discs lipped

engine bay and under trays fitted

nearside front tyres worn on outer edge

runs to clean to get emissions reading

Fail 9 Mar 2017 85,831 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

both front brake discs lipped

engine bay and under trays fitted

nearside front tyres worn on outer edge

runs to clean to get emissions reading

unable to see front inner brake pads (poss worn out)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,304 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,877 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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FY61 LBN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY61 LBN, 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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FY61 LBN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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