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LB11 DXY

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,237 mi
Last recorded121,237 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 DXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 121,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge -- 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 114,593 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 110,047 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 110,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 97,625 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 97,234 miles

Emissions not tested eml light on lightly to affect emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 83,389 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

orange oil level light

Fail 4 Feb 2022 83,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

orange oil level light

Pass 30 Jan 2021 72,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 69,513 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 60,299 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 50,917 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 42,159 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 42,159 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,894 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 27,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,405 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 22,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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LB11 DXY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LB11 DXY, 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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LB11 DXY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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