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LC11 XLV

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,847 mi
Last recorded122,847 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 XLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 122,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

front brake disc lipped and worn

Pass 29 Oct 2024 114,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Outer Edge, Tread Depth 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking, in a Non Repairable Position ()

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

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 17 Nov 2023 106,909 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 106,597 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 88,724 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,059 miles

Front both tyres worn outer edges

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

Pass 15 May 2017 79,361 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,853 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 73,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 66,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,969 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 XLV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XLV, 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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LC11 XLV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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