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LA61 EWU

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,972 mi
Last recorded90,972 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 EWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 90,972 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 81,407 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2022 69,976 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 69,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 58,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 46,430 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,261 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,531 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 42,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 38,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn on Both edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 3mm-Tyre aged and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 3mm-Tyre aged and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,693 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,133 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,638 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 21,509 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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LA61 EWU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA61 EWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA61 EWU registered?

LA61 EWU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LA61 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA61 EWU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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