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LC11 EWE

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,615 mi
Last recorded115,615 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 EWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 115,615 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,653 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 108,185 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 169,273 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 169,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Low Brake Pad Warning Wire Broken

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,267 miles

engine undertray damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2021 98,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine undertray damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,930 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 83,214 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,790 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,719 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 66,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,869 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 28,935 miles

both front & nearside rear jacking blocks missing

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 EWE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EWE, 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 EWE registered?

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

Is LC11 EWE safe to buy?

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