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L555 AAA

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,404 mi
Last recorded45,404 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 AAA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 45,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 40,529 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 37,977 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 37,977 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 35,931 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 34,377 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,255 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 32,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,662 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 28,252 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 24,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 10,888 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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L555 AAA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L555 AAA, 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 L555 AAA registered?

L555 AAA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is L555 AAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 AAA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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