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LB11 GZM

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,756 mi
Last recorded69,756 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 GZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 69,756 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 69,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 66,046 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 66,046 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,528 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 59,311 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,696 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,933 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 48,112 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 48,112 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge/cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1. ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 34,656 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 34,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,338 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,349 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,317 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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LB11 GZM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GZM, 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 LB11 GZM registered?

LB11 GZM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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