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L4 RXV

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,553 mi
Last recorded140,553 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 RXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 140,553 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated and damage (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 140,549 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated and damage (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 130,104 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 130,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 121,783 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 115,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 115,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,861 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 111,861 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,975 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 103,575 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,165 miles

Rear propshaft doughtnut deteriating

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2019 103,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear propshaft doughtnut deteriating

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,609 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Both front tyres slight cracking/spliting

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 92,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,370 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 83,370 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L4 RXV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 L4 RXV, 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 L4 RXV registered?

L4 RXV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is L4 RXV safe to buy?

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