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LC11 AYU

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,137 mi
Last recorded99,137 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 AYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 99,137 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 99,137 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad wire rubbing wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2025 92,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 92,216 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,275 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 84,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

tpms light on.

Pass 31 Mar 2023 77,934 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPS Light on

Fail 31 Mar 2023 77,934 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPS Light on

Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,898 miles

All four tyres perishing

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,758 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,988 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,311 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,062 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,362 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,540 miles

too clean for emissions test

Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note engine oil level low

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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LC11 AYU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC11 AYU, 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 LC11 AYU registered?

LC11 AYU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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