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LC11 VLD

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,423 mi
Last recorded113,423 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 113,423 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 111,392 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 109,624 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 107,724 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 102,551 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 96,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,934 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,378 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 87,378 miles

Headlamp aim too low both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,725 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,479 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,559 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,056 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 VLD is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

LC11 VLD is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 August 2011.

Is LC11 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC11 VLD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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