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LC11 BMU

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,377 mi
Last recorded99,377 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 BMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 99,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 99,362 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,895 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,240 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,893 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 80,651 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,357 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,336 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer sidewalls cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 69,213 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort slow to react and low efficiency (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer sidewalls cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,426 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 62,274 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2015 59,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2015 59,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,658 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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LC11 BMU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC11 BMU, 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 LC11 BMU registered?

LC11 BMU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2011.

Is LC11 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC11 BMU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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