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L40 AWK

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

145,072 mi
Last recorded145,072 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 AWK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 145,072 miles

Underside of vehicle has covers, not allowing full inspection

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle and components have age-related corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2026 122,769 miles

Underfloor and components have age related corrosion

Underside of vehicle has covers, not allowing full inspection

n/s and o/s sills have covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Jan 2026 122,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Underfloor and components have age related corrosion

Underside of vehicle has covers, not allowing full inspection

n/s and o/s sills have covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2025 137,680 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 128,680 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 125,000 miles

underside covered in weatherproof plastic

Pass 3 Feb 2023 115,309 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 121,125 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 18 Feb 2022 109,988 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 118,282 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 118,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 104,467 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 110,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 101,595 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 101,439 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,372 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 104,371 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,274 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))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 88,467 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,291 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 65,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,601 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,493 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 75,493 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 56,731 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 47,350 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 47,347 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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L40 AWK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 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 L40 AWK, 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 L40 AWK registered?

L40 AWK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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