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L111 GLL

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,195 mi
Last recorded115,195 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 GLL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 115,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame and suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 110,702 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME AND ALL SUSPENSION ARMS AND COMPONENTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,567 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,581 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 96,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,896 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 82,894 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to nsr/osr ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,961 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,804 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 42,465 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,590 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 29,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,576 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,406 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low nail in tread

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,604 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 14,027 miles

Both front tyres are cracking between the tread blocks. Safe at time of test.

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

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 GLL 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 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 L111 GLL, 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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L111 GLL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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