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K3 LBF

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,546 mi
Last recorded106,546 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 LBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 106,546 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 106,546 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 95,331 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 95,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 89,404 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,622 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 85,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 82,282 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 82,262 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning illuminated

Pass 30 Jan 2019 72,428 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 61,908 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,159 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,141 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,039 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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K3 LBF is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K3 LBF, 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

How do I check the history of K3 LBF?

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What year was K3 LBF registered?

K3 LBF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is K3 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 LBF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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