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LC11 XPL

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,953 mi
Last recorded107,953 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 XPL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 107,953 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 105,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible leak from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside number plate light dim

Fail 9 Aug 2025 105,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible leak from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 102,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 100,919 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 97,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & wearing on outer edge.

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 3 Jun 2021 90,844 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner & outer edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 84,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 May 2019 76,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Fail 30 May 2019 76,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 31 May 2018 68,948 miles

child seats fitted to o/s/r & n/s/r seats.unable to test seat belts.

Fail 31 May 2018 68,948 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

child seats fitted to o/s/r & n/s/r seats.unable to test seat belts.

Pass 31 May 2017 62,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 51,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 51,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cut but not to requirements.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 41,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 33,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front seat belt slow at retracting last part & needs help

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 XPL is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

LC11 XPL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2011.

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