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L12 PLX

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,244 mi
Last recorded120,244 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 PLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 120,244 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 120,244 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 114,150 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 113,966 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 108,440 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 108,420 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside . ( nearside contaminated with oil) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 89,210 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 22 Nov 2021 89,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,358 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,122 miles

windscreen has minor damage

Pass 21 Sep 2018 69,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,200 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,987 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 51,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords abnormal wear (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,516 miles

Front chip in screen

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,531 miles

chip in screen

rear tyres 2;5mm

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,484 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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L12 PLX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L12 PLX, 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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L12 PLX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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