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LA11 AVP

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,301 mi
Last recorded127,301 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA11 AVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 127,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 123,765 miles

coolant shows min

engine oil near min

Nearside Front head lamp aim on min

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated close to min requirements (6.1.7 (d) (i))

hand brake warning light switch sticky

Fail 5 Dec 2024 123,765 miles

Nearside Front head lamp aim on min

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated close to min requirements (6.1.7 (d) (i))

coolant shows min

engine oil near min

hand brake warning light switch sticky

Pass 8 Dec 2023 118,553 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 118,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 114,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x hoses on rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,137 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 85,933 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 74,911 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 May 2018 74,911 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear brakes are binding on.

Pass 24 May 2017 65,193 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 65,193 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 52,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,431 miles

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

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

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

wipers are smearing

Pass 29 May 2014 27,742 miles

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

Offside 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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LA11 AVP is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA11 AVP, 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 LA11 AVP registered?

LA11 AVP is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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