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L111 ADE

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,536 mi
Last recorded86,536 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 ADE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 86,536 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 82,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 79,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 68,360 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 62,517 miles

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

condition of exhaust front pipe/convoluted section

Fail 16 Mar 2021 62,517 miles

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

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

condition of exhaust front pipe/convoluted section

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,657 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,352 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,558 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,749 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 28,749 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2014 16,121 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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L111 ADE 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 81.3%.

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 L111 ADE, 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 L111 ADE registered?

L111 ADE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is L111 ADE safe to buy?

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