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LB11 SVF

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,093 mi
Last recorded122,093 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 SVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 122,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor gear rubbing on ABS sensor (1.6 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 122,093 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor gear rubbing on ABS sensor (1.6 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 115,463 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 115,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 110,778 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 95,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing heavily on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 90,538 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around NSF track control arm bush. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring has evidence of rubbing on the abs sensor. (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,750 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,841 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Door mirror missing

Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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LB11 SVF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB11 SVF, 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 SVF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 3 August 2011.

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